Russia continues to recruit foreign fighters from countries such as Nepal, Somalia, India and Cuba to fill its ranks in the Ukraine war. Recent viral videos show African recruits being treated as disposable troops, with officers reportedly encouraging them to act as “canned goods” for front‑line assaults. Despite reports of mistreatment, promises of high pay and fast citizenship keep thousands of low‑income young men enlisting. According to researchers and Ukrainian officials, at least 18,000 foreign nationals from 36 countries have fought for Russia, with estimates of 20,000 or more from third‑party states. The Kremlin’s strategy appears aimed at sustaining war efforts as domestic enlistment falls after four years of conflict. The practice raises questions about the treatment of foreign soldiers and the ethics of using them as expendable assets.

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