Russia Is Sending Young Africans to Die in Its War Against Ukraine
- The Kremlin threatens to deport Africans unless they sign up
- Officials have adopted tactics first used by Wagner group
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The Kremlin has forced thousands of migrants and foreign students to fight alongside Russian troops in its war against Ukraine, adding extra manpower for its offensive in the Kharkiv region, according to assessments from European officials.
Using tactics first deployed by the Wagner mercenary group, Russian officials have with increasing frequency been threatening not to extend the visas of African students and young workers unless they agree to join the military, according to officials familiar with the matter.