Kenya and Russia Agree to Halt Recruitment of Kenyans into Russian Military

Kenyan President William Ruto announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to stop the recruitment of Kenyan nationals into the Russian military. The agreement followed high-level talks held in Moscow on Friday. The move comes amid growing concerns regarding Kenyans being enlisted to fight in Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine. The recruitment of foreign nationals had sparked significant alarm regarding the safety and involvement of Kenyans in the conflict. President Ruto indicated that the diplomatic engagement was aimed at addressing these security concerns directly with the Russian leadership. Both leaders committed to halting the enlistment process for Kenyan citizens immediately.