Over 1,000 Kenyans Recruited to Fight for Russia, Report Says

A Kenyan intelligence report reveals a major increase in citizens recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine. The new figure is over 1,000, which is five times higher than earlier estimates. The report was presented to Kenyan lawmakers this week. It comes from the country's National Intelligence Service (NIS). On Thursday, the Russian embassy in Nairobi denied any illegal recruitment of Kenyans. In a statement, it said foreign citizens can join Russia's military voluntarily. The embassy said it follows all international and Kenyan laws. Kenyan officials have not yet commented publicly on the intelligence report. The situation highlights the global reach of the war in Ukraine.