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The Russian Embassy in Kenya has denied experiences that Moscow is enlisting Kenyan nationals to battle in Ukraine.
The embassy termed the allegations “harmful and false” in an announcement issued Thursday. Nevertheless, it famous that some Kenyans had travelled to Russia and freely joined its Armed Forces.
“The federal government authorities of Russia have by no means engaged in unlawful recruitment of Kenyan residents,” the assertion famous.
“At no level has the embassy issued visas to Kenyans to take part in navy operations in Ukraine, nor has it inspired any citizen to take action.”
The Russian legislation permits international nationals lawfully staying within the nation to affix its navy forces voluntarily, the embassy emphasised. It denied any cooperation with folks or organisations to entice or pressure Kenyans to affix the warfare. The assertion additionally emphasised the continual change of knowledge between Kenyan and Russian authorities, declaring that each events have been discussing bilateral agreements and protocols on points together with journey plans, labour migration, and coordination between legislation enforcement companies.
To be able to resolve legitimate points and formally set up collaboration, the embassy acknowledged that it was nonetheless open to a “constructive and depoliticised engagement” with the Kenyan authorities. The announcement was made simply hours after family members of Kenyans who have been allegedly enlisted within the Russian navy pleaded with the federal government for quick motion, pointing to allegations of pressured fight deployment, deceit, and trafficking.
