Akisa Wandera

Akisa Wandera, a BBC journalist from Nairobi, shares the astonishing story of Evans Kibet, a Kenyan runner who became a soldier for Russia after unintentionally signing a document. Akisa provides insights into Kibet's transition from athlete to prisoner of war and his escape attempts. Meanwhile, Vitaliy Shevchenko reveals the troubling tactics Russia employs to recruit foreign fighters, including deception and coercion. They explore the implications of this recruitment on global conflicts and the complex repatriation options for those caught in such circumstances.