More than 300 foreign mercenaries who fought for Russia are in Ukrainian captivity – Sybiha
More than 300 foreign prisoners who fought on the side of Russia are currently in Ukrainian captivity, stated the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Andriy Sybiha.
He made this statement during the ADF-Talks public discussion at the 5th Antalya Diplomacy Forum on Friday.
"Facing heavy losses on the battlefield, Russia has launched an illegal campaign to recruit mercenaries, primarily from Africa and Asia. And in our prisons, there are more than 300 foreigners who fought against us on the side of Russia," Sybiha said.
He emphasized the need to put an end to this illegal recruitment of citizens of foreign states.
"This is important," the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs added.
As reported, on April 16-18, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha is visiting the Republic of Türkiye, where he is participating in the 5th Antalya Diplomacy Forum at the invitation of his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan.