International reports detail human toll and recruitment practices as Ukraine war enters fifth year

The United Nations marked the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Reports from the conflict detail the deaths of children, civilian suffering from drone attacks and heating outages in Kyiv, and allegations of executions within the Russian military.

Several African governments are responding to reports that their citizens were tricked or lured into fighting for Russia in Ukraine. Kenya's Foreign Minister, Mudavadi, is planning a visit to Moscow to address the recruitment of Kenyans. A Ghanaian minister said at least 55 Ghanaians have been killed fighting for Russia.