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Jake Waddington, a former British Army soldier who fought in the fierce battle for Bakhmut with Ukraine's International Legion, was killed on 6 January when a Russian drone dropped a grenade on his position in Zaporizhzhia Oblast.

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Former British soldier Jake Waddington dies in Ukraine combat mission

Jake Waddington, a former British Army soldier who fought in the fierce battle for Bakhmut with Ukraine's International Legion, was killed on 6 January when a Russian drone dropped a grenade on his position in Zaporizhzhia Oblast.

byOrysia Hrudka

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Ukraine’s parliament passes historic citizenship law for defense forces and their families

This initiative is specifically designed to address the needs of foreign volunteers fighting for Ukraine and their families.

byOrysia Hrudka

A Colombian soldier who goes by the callsign "Stitch" listens to instructions from the company commander "Passport" of the 98th Separate Territorial Defense Battalion. Source: David Kirichenko

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Volunteers from 70 countries enlist in Ukrainian forces to fight Russian troops

A significant portion of international recruits in the Ukrainian Armed Forces, around 40%, come from South America, adding vital support in the ongoing fight against Russian forces.

byOlena Mukhina

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Ukrainian Legion set to begin training in Poland by end of 2024

In a strategic partnership, Ukraine and Poland are launching the Ukrainian Legion, with the first unit to begin training by year’s end.

byOlena Mukhina

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Slovak president Pellegrini denies all requests for citizens willing to join Ukrainian forces

The Slovak President's Office reaffirmed that citizens face criminal prosecution for joining foreign military forces without presidential authorization, as President Pellegrini rejected all pending applications, marking a departure from his predecessor's policy.

byVira Kravchuk

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Ukraine’s second Taiwanese volunteer fighter killed in Luhansk Oblast

Taiwan's foreign ministry confirmed death of second volunteer fighter in Ukraine since 2022. Wu Chung-ta, 44, killed by Russian bombing.

byYuri Zoria

A Colombian soldier guarding a trench in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. Source: David Kirichenko

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Colombian soldiers trade jungle combat for Ukraine’s tech-driven war

Battle-forged in wars against cartels, Colombian veterans hit brutal truth in Ukraine as guerrilla tactics offer little help against Russia's hi-tech killing zone.

byDavid Kirichenko

Colombian soldiers, illustrative image. Photo via Wikimedia.

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Venezuela detained two Colombians who fought for Ukraine, might extradite them to Russia

Two Colombian ex-soldiers who fought for Ukraine have been detained in Venezuela and face extradition to Russia. Charged with mercenarism by Russia's FSB, they face up to 15 years in prison.

byBenjamin Looijen

Ukrainian soldier, illustrative image. Photo via Eastnews.ua.

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Dutch International Legion volunteer killed in action

Another Dutch volunteer has died in Ukraine. This is reported by several sources to Dutch media. The volunteer was killed on May 20 near Chasiv Yar in the eastern Donetsk Oblast.

byBenjamin Looijen