62 Ghanaians killed in Russia-Ukraine war, 15 remain missing – Ablakwa

Ghanaian Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced that 62 Ghanaians have lost their lives and 15 remain unaccounted for following their entrapment in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. This grim reality was unveiled after a high-level meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow. The tragic figures emerged from a conversation in which Ghana highlighted the alarming issue of illegal recruitment of its youth to fight in the war.

Minister Ablakwa emphasized the urgency of the situation, urging immediate action to prevent further loss of life. He stressed that the growing number of Ghanaian casualties underscores the need for decisive measures to protect young Ghanian citizens from being drawn into the conflict. Acknowledging a Russian commitment to collaborate with Ghana to curb the unlawful enlistment of its nationals, Ablakwa affirmed the government's unwavering dedication to safeguarding its youth from being ensnared in foreign hostilities.

The Ghanaian government remains steadfast in its advocacy, vowing to persist in diplomatic efforts to shield young Ghanaians from participation in the war. Minister Ablakwa emphasized, "This is not our war and it should not be claiming Ghanaian lives." As the Ministry intensifies its mission, the nation eagerly awaits updates on the missing individuals and anticipates further initiatives to halt the recruitment of Ghanaian youth into the Russia-Ukraine war.