The Russian Ambassador to Nigeria, Andrey Podyolyshev, has denied any government-backed programme to recruit Nigerians to fight in the war in Ukraine, insisting that any such activity, if it exists, is not connected with the Russian state. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday, Podyolyshev responded to reports alleging that some Nigerians were recruited under the pretext of security jobs in Russia and later deployed to the conflict after brief training. “Politically, Nigeria is a regional leader, playing a pivotal role in security in West Africa and making a significant contribution to the work of the African Union.
Author: Punch Newspapers
Published at: 2026-02-10 23:50:37
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