Were South Africans lured into fighting for Russia’s Ukraine war? Families of South Africans allegedly lured into joining Russia’s military say their loved ones are stranded in Ukraine.Share this: South Africa secures return of 11 men ‘lured’ into Russia-Ukraine warDateFebruary 25, 2026In relation toAl-JazeeraUkraine alleges Russia enlists more than 1,700 Africans to fightDateFebruary 25, 2026In relation toAl-JazeeraZimbabweans lured into Russia’s war as families plead for their returnDateMay 14, 2026In relation toAl-Jazeera