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“I want to help Ukraine as much as I can”: American volunteer James joined Ukraine’s Army to build future

Known by his callsign “Sonechko,” James is part of a legion of foreign volunteers who’ve left their past lives behind to stand with Ukraine—some for justice, some for redemption, some for money.

byOlena Mukhina

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“You can fight back against artillery”: Colombian volunteer learns war and Ukrainian on battlefield

Denied a medic’s post, Miguel joined the infantry instead. Now, he saves lives and learns Ukraine’s anthem under fire.

byOlena Mukhina

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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.

byOlena Mukhina

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“I kissed my cross and grenade landed on my chest”: Argentine volunteer’s impossible survival story in Donbas

The Ukraine's International Legion fighter cheats death twice in one day.

byOlena Mukhina

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“No one in our unit was allowed to be taken alive”: British veteran who fought in Ukraine says Russia uses ISIS torture tactics

British volunteer Macer Gifford, who fought on Ukraine’s side, says the cruelty of Russian soldiers forced his unit to adopt a strict rule — never be taken prisoner alive.

byOlena Mukhina

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Russian spy rented apartment to monitor Ukrainian drone supplier Sternenko for weeks before failed assassination attempt

The volunteer drone supplier has survived his fourth attack since 2014.

byOlena Mukhina

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“Drone ambulance service”: Finnish volunteer helps produce battlefield evacuation drones in Kharkiv

Kirill Rinne has partnered with drone developers in Kharkiv to create a robotic casualty evacuation system combining ground drones, aerial scouts, and automated turrets.

byYuri Zoria

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Odesa activist shot dead in city center

On 14 March, well-known Ukrainian activist Demian Hanul was shot dead in the center of Odesa. After committing…

byOlena Mukhina

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Austrian volunteer dies fighting for Ukrainian forces

Austrian volunteer Richard S. was killed by drone strike in Russia's Kursk Oblast.

byOlena Mukhina

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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Polish officials announce readiness to train Ukrainian Legion volunteers

Polish officials express readiness to train Ukrainian Legion volunteers despite slow initial recruitment

byMaria Tril

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Ukraine approves law allowing foreigners to serve as officers in Ukrainian military

Earlier, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that foreign fighters defending Ukraine, along with their families, will be eligible for citizenship.

byOlena Mukhina

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First Slovak volunteer allegedly killed in action in Ukraine

Slovak volunteer Rastislav Gajdošík has likely been killed in action on Ukrainian front lines, Denník N reported. Currently,…

byOlena Mukhina

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Polish volunteer dies fighting for Ukraine in Luhansk Oblast

A 22-year-old Polish volunteer in Ukraine's Luhansk Oblast buried at the Kyiv's Baikove Cemetery on 20 July.

byMaria Tril

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

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Newsweek: “My heart is for Ukraine,” mothers of US volunteers killed in action, call for more aid to war-torn country

Alison Magallon’s son, Jericho, was killed near Bakhmut in September 2023. She plans to travel to Ukraine to continue her son's legacy.

byOlena Mukhina

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