Malik Diop

Malik Diop is a 25-year-old Senegalese who was recently in the news after being captured by Ukrainian forces. Initially in Russia as a student, he was approached by Russian military recruiters who promised him a job washing dishes far from the frontline for a substantial salary. However, he found himself armed and sent to the front lines instead. Diop escaped when he realized the reality of the situation and was ultimately captured by Ukrainian troops.