Video shows a Ghanaian among dozens of Russian fighters captured by Ukraine

A viral video has shown a supposed Ghanaian among dozens of Russian fighters arrested by the Ukrainian Army in its ongoing war with Russia.

In the video, a group of men, mostly foreigners, wearing what appeared to be Russian military uniforms could be seen being interrogated.

The men were asked to introduce themselves, and they obliged one after the other.

They all mentioned their names, ages, and countries of origin.

The Ghanaian man introduced himself as “Ayuba Yussif, 30 years old, from Ghana.”

Among them were three Kenyans - 32-year-old Peter Jenga, 28-year-old Mutayi Felix and 36-year-old Martin.

Several Ghanaians and other African nationals are reportedly being lured to Russia with promises of jobs, only to find themselves recruited into the Russian military.

The victims are allegedly offered employment opportunities in Russia but, upon arrival, are pressured or deceived into signing military contracts and joining the armed forces.

The government of Ghana has said that at least 272 Ghanaians have been lured into the Russia-Ukraine war since 2022, with many reportedly recruited through deceptive job offers.

Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said the government had received information indicating that 55 Ghanaians had been killed, while two others were being held as prisoners of war.

According to Ablakwa, the affected Ghanaians were victims of manipulation, misinformation and criminal trafficking networks. He said the government was concerned about recruitment schemes that allegedly promise Ghanaians jobs in Russia before they are drawn into the conflict and deployed to fight for Russian forces.

The government has consequently launched investigations into suspected recruitment networks and is working to dismantle what it describes as illegal recruitment schemes operating within Ghana. Mr Ablakwa has also indicated that Ghana is engaging Ukraine over the fate of the two Ghanaians captured on the battlefield, while urging greater vigilance over overseas job offers.

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