The Associated Press published on 27 February 2026 an article titled "At Least 55 Ghanaians Killed Fighting for Russia in Ukraine War, Minister Says."
Ghana's foreign minister commented on 27 February that at least 44 Ghanaians have died fighting for Russia in Ukraine. He added that Russia has lured 272 Ghanaians into the battle since 2022. The foreign minister said Ghana would dismantle all the dark web illegal recruitment schemes.
