“Died for freedom in Ukraine and all Europe”: Lithuanian volunteer killed in combat
20-year-old Tomas Valentėlis served in Ukraine's International Legion and was killed on 13 March during his first combat mission.
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Frontline report: US policy shift sparks surge in foreign support for Ukraine’s defense
Thousands of foreign soldiers have joined Ukraine’s defense, spurred by frustration over US policy shift towards Russia.
“They are fighting for all of us”: Former UK MP joins Ukraine’s International Legion
"Dictators have to be defeated or they never stop," said Jack Lopresti, who will be taking on diplomacy responsibilities in Ukraine's International Legion
Australian POW who was feared dead may be alive in Russian captivity
After weeks of speculation about death following a disturbing interrogation video, Australian Prime Minister acknowledged receiving Russian diplomatic notification that Oscar Jenkins remains alive in detention.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Estonian volunteer killed by a Russian drone in Ukraine
Tanel Kriggul, a soldier of the International Legion of Ukraine's Armed Forces, was killed in action in the Donetsk Oblast.
American volunteer Andrew Peters was killed in action; he became the 7th American killed in Ukraine after Russia’s invasion
American volunteer at Ukraine’s International legion Andrew Peters was killed in action on February 16. He had also…
Georgian Legion joined Ukrainian Army in fight against one enemy – Russia
The Georgian Legion has been fighting and training soldiers in Ukraine since 2014 with one aim – the…
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…
“Hey Putin, NATO’s already here!” Foreign fighters arrive to battle Russian invaders in Ukraine
On March 6, the Center for Strategic Communications and Information Security announced that about 20,000 foreign volunteers from…
Legendary Canadian sniper who fought ISIS arrives in Ukraine
Legendary sniper of the Canadian Armed Forces known as “Wali” has arrived in Ukraine to join in the…
“Together we defeated Hitler.” Ukraine calls on foreigners to join new International Legion of Territorial Defense
As fighting rages in many major Ukrainian cities and towns, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the formation of the…
