Russia lures Arab mercenaries with cash and passports for Ukraine war, many die in “meat grinder” assaults
Some fighters report being placed under Chechen command.
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British volunteer killed by Russian drone strike one month into Ukraine deployment
A British volunteer with no military background was killed by four Russian drones during his first combat operation in Ukraine
From Finnish forests to Ukraine’s frontline: Volunteer Tapani joins International Legion to protect Europe’s future from war
Tapani left his quiet life to fight in Kharkiv, warning the war could reach Europe within five years.
Georgia denies military honors to Ukraine war volunteer in unprecedented snub
Defense Ministry silent on unprecedented departure from military tradition.
Dancer with machine gun: Ukrainian ballroom pro now storms Russian positions in elite special forces
Serhii Nazarenko brings the discipline of dance to Ukraine’s fiercest battles.
Czech citizen who joined Russian Army now begs Prague for rescue
Now, he faces criminal charges at home.
Zelenskyy: At least 155 Chinese nationals fight against Ukraine on Russian side
He says Russia recruits them through social media such as TikTok. Documents show since some Chinese citizens serve in Russia's army since at least 2023.
Czech president issued 40 permits to fight for Ukraine last year
President Petr Pavel's office processed 114 applications in 2024 from citizens seeking legal approval to join Ukraine's Armed Forces, approving 40, including three women.
Uzbek court convicted Russian mercenary to 4 years in prison
The Uzbek citizen who served as a Russian military contractor participated in combat operations in eastern Ukraine, killing Ukrainian soldiers.
Ukrainian forces capture Egyptian fighting for Russia
Ukrainians repelled a Russian assault group near Kurdiumivka, capturing a fighter from Egypt and eliminating others.
Ukraine captures sole survivor of Russian assault – an Egyptian IT student
Ukrainian forces in Donetsk Oblast capture an Egyptian IT student who, after receiving a Russian passport, Russia conscripted and deployed to the front.
Zelenskyy supports foreign training and border missions in Ukraine but refrains from inviting troops to fight
Zelenskyy said Russia could exploit other troops fighting on the frontline to raise concerns among other nations' societies about sending their children to war and undermining the unity.
Russia recruits young Palestinian refugees and Syrians for war against Ukraine
Russia is recruiting young Palestinians and Syrians for the war against Ukraine. Russia has already sent approximately 300…
War in Ukraine is worst we’ve seen, say Iraq and Afghan veterans – Foreign Legion spox
The International Legion for the Defence of Ukraine (ILDU) was created on 27 February 2022 by the Ukrainian government…
Reputed Czech furniture company doing business in Russian-occupied Donetsk
Russian-occupied Donetsk. The “DNR” flag openly displayed in the shop window. Nearby – a sign reading “furniture from…