Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 50086
Russia: Ukraine
Tabled: 6 May 2025
Answered: 14 May 2025
Question
Mark Pritchard
Conservative — The Wrekin
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
Answer
Luke PollardGhana 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.