272 Ghanaians recruited into Russia-Ukraine war since 2022, about 55 dead - Ablakwa
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Minister for Foreign Affairs, revealed on Monday, July 27, 2026, that an estimated 272 Ghanaians are believed to have been drawn into the Russia-Ukraine war since 2022. He stated that 55 of these individuals have been reported dead, and two others remain in captivity as prisoners of war. Ablakwa learned the scale of Ghanaian involvement during a recent visit to Kyiv.
Ablakwa stated, "The Government of Ghana is seriously worried about the reports of Ghanaian youth who are lured through deceptive employment schemes and subsequently deployed to participate in the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia." He also mentioned that the government is engaged in active negotiations for the release of the two prisoners of war, describing the talks as encouraging.
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Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has addressed concerns regarding Ghanaian citizens' involvement in the Russia-Ukraine
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