'I'm Kenyan, don't shoot' - the athlete who says he was duped into the Russian army

The article highlights the story of Evans Kibet, a Kenyan athlete who claims he was duped into joining the Russian army and is now being held in Ukraine after surrendering. Kibet, a professional runner, alleges that he was approached by a Russian agent who promised him a job as a coach in Russia. However, upon arrival, he was forced to sign documents and was subsequently conscripted into the Russian army. Kibet insists that he had no intention of joining the military and did not understand the implications of the documents he signed. The article provides a personal account of Kibet's experience, emphasizing the athlete's distress and his attempts to communicate that he is Kenyan and not a Russian soldier. The article raises concerns about the treatment of foreign nationals who may be coerced or misled into military service, highlighting the challenges faced by individuals caught in the midst of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.