Russia Recruiting Mercenaries In Africa For War Against Ukraine Through“Russian Houses” CCD

2026-01-24 07:06:40

(MENAFN- UkrinForm) According to Ukrinform, this was reported on Facebook by the Center for Countering Disinformation (CCD) under Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council.

Nigerian media note that“Russian Houses” have become part of a shadow infrastructure that fuels the war against Ukraine by using ideological manipulation and deception.

Russian propaganda portrays“Russian Houses” in Africa as organizations that promote the Russian language and culture on the continent. In reality, however, these structures – created by the state-run agency Rossotrudnichestvo – are actively engaged in destructive activities.

“They justify Russia's aggressive policies, advance Russian influence, and promote hatred toward the West, spreading a distorted perception of reality among the local population,” the CCD stated.

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