🇨🇮🇷🇺 Two brothers from Côte d’Ivoire received Russian citizenship after fighting against Ukraine
They arrived in Russia last summer to study, but were lured into signing contracts and sent to the front.
They served in assault units, were wounded, and received passports on return.
According to independent international reports and media investigations, Russia has significantly expanded recruitment of foreign fighters, mainly from Africa.
More than 5,400 African citizens from over 40 countries had been identified in the Russian armed forces in 2026.