Peru Has Reported For The First Time On The Deaths Of Its Citizens Who Fought On The Side Of Russia In Ukraine
- 10.08.2026, 9:04
Relatives of the recruited Peruvians staged a protest outside the Russian embassy.
The Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has, for the first time, officially reported on the deaths of citizens from countries that fought on Russia’s side against Ukraine. The ministry noted that 459 Peruvians joined the Russian army, 11 of whom were killed, 114 are considered missing in action, and three more were taken prisoner by Ukrainian forces. This was reported by EFE.
It is known that the Peruvian government had not previously reported on citizens who died while serving with the Russian occupying forces.
The Foreign Ministry also stated that four more Peruvians have returned home. The ministry added that they had fled forced conscription into the war against Ukraine and found themselves in a vulnerable situation in Russia.
A total of 31 Peruvian citizens were evacuated from Russia; 28 of them returned home, while three others chose to remain in Europe.
At the same time, diplomats urged their citizens not to trust fake job offers, as these could lead them into criminal human trafficking networks. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reminded citizens that permission from the Peruvian government is required to serve in the armed forces of another country.
In addition, the ministry asked that recruiters be reported to the prosecutor’s office and the police. Victims and their relatives can contact the consular sections in Moscow and Warsaw, which handle matters related to Ukraine.
On August 4, relatives of the recruited Peruvians staged a protest outside the Russian Embassy in Lima, the capital of Peru. They demanded the return of their relatives—specifically those who were wounded—as well as information on the whereabouts of those who are missing. The protesters noted that in April 2026 they filed official reports of human trafficking; however, the recruiters who deceived their relatives remain at large, and the cases “are sitting with the prosecutor’s office.”