62 Ghanaians killed, 15 missing in Russia-Ukraine war – Ablakwa
The government is stepping up diplomatic efforts to halt the illegal recruitment of Ghanaian youth into the Russia-Ukraine war after Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa disclosed that 62 Ghanaians have died and 15 others remain missing in connection with the conflict.
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has revealed that 62 Ghanaians have lost their lives and 15 others remain missing due to their involvement in the Russia-Ukraine war. The Ghanaian government is actively engaged in diplomatic efforts to curb the illegal recruitment of Ghanaian youth into the conflict and shield them from the recruitment networks active in Russia.
During his official visit to Russia, Mr. Ablakwa engaged in bilateral talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, focusing on the issue of Ghanaian nationals being recruited to fight in the war. In Moscow, during a press conference, the Minister highlighted that the government considers the recruitment of young Ghanaians a major concern and emphasized that the issue was addressed in his discussions with Russian authorities.
The Russian side has pledged cooperation with Ghana to prevent the illegal enlistment of Ghanaian nationals into the conflict. Mr. Ablakwa affirmed that the government will persist in diplomatic and advocacy efforts to dismantle recruitment networks and safeguard Ghanaian youth from becoming entangled in the war. He stressed that the war is not Ghana's concern and should not result in the loss of Ghanaian lives.
The government remains steadfast in its dedication to shielding Ghanaian nationals from recruitment schemes that could place them in harm's way during the conflict.
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