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Russia: Ukraine

Asked by Mark PritchardConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 14 May 2025UIN 50086

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will hold discussions with his counterpart in Ghana on the (i) number of Ghanaian nationals who are and (ii) steps Ghana is taking to help prevent its nationals fighting as mercenaries for the Russian Feder

Answered by Luke Pollard

Ghana is a valuable security partner, and I met with the Ghanaian Defence Minister this week. The UK engages regularly with Ghana on a range of topics of mutual concern, including Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine.

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