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HIGHThe Guardian InternationalAI REVIEWED2026-03-04 07:36:55
Fact-check: Multiple recent X posts from credible accounts like AJ+ and journalists confirm Ghana's foreign minister revealed at least 55 Ghanaians killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine after being lured, linking directly to the Guardian article and Bloomberg. Real-time reporting on X is consistent with the claims, showing no contradictions. The source is reputable and aligns with web news coverage.
Ghana says at least 55 of its people killed after Russia ‘lured’ them to fight Ukraine
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Ghana's foreign minister has revealed that at least 55 Ghanaians have been killed fighting in Russia's war against Ukraine after being lured into battle under false pretenses. He stated that 272 Ghanaians are believed to have been drawn into the conflict since 2022, following a visit to Kyiv where officials raised concerns about Russian recruitment of African nationals. Reports of African men being deceived with promises of employment and ending up on Ukrainian frontlines have grown more frequen