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Russia says it will no longer allow Kenyans to fight in Ukraine

Russia says it will no longer allow Kenyans to fight in Ukraine

Russia has agreed to stop deploying Kenyan citizens in the war against Ukraine following talks in Moscow. Kenyan Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi secured the commitment during a meeting with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov.

Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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