Moscow uses Russian Houses in Africa to lure recruits into war in Ukraine, investigation shows
An investigation has found that Russian cultural centres in Africa are being used to help recruit people for the war in Ukraine. The report says the network of so-called Russian Houses has been linked to efforts to draw in recruits across the continent. The findings point to a wider campaign that extends beyond the battlefield and into public-facing institutions.The investigation was published on 18 June 2026 and focuses on how the centres are being used in practice. It says the Russian Houses are part of a broader Russian presence abroad and are being used to support recruitment efforts. The report... [Continue Reading]
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