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In recent developments, volunteer soldiers continue to play a crucial role in Ukraine’s fight for sovereignty. President Zelenskyy signed a significant bill offering UAH 15 million to families of fallen volunteers, acknowledging their ultimate sacrifices. International volunteers, including units like Kalinoŭski’s regiment, have shown remarkable valor by destroying enemy vehicles and engaging in critical battles. The expansion of projects such as "Contract 18-24" highlights the increasing involvement of young volunteers and the Ministry of Defense’s commitment to facilitating their entry. Additionally, global solidarity is evident as soldiers from countries like Brazil, Scotland, and Belarus join the efforts. This collective international support underscores the vital role of volunteers in the ongoing conflict, and Ukraine's gratitude is exemplified in tributes and commemorations across the nation. These stories of courage and international camaraderie continue to inspire and provide hope amidst ongoing turmoil.

What compensation do families of fallen volunteer soldiers in Ukraine receive?

Families of volunteer soldiers who have fallen in Ukraine's defense are provided a compensation of UAH 15 million, as enacted by a law signed by President Zelenskyy. This measure aims to support the families and honor the invaluable sacrifices made by these fighters.

How is international participation evident in Ukraine's defense efforts?

International participation is marked by the involvement of volunteer fighters from various countries, such as Brazil, Austria, and Belarus. These individuals join the Armed Forces of Ukraine, highlighting global solidarity against aggression and bringing diverse skills to the battlefield.

What is the "Contract 18-24" project in Ukraine?

The "Contract 18-24" project in Ukraine is a volunteer program aimed at recruiting young individuals aged between 18 and 24 into the military. It has been expanded to include 24 brigades, underscoring a strategic push to harness youthful energy and commitment in national defense.

How has the Ukrainian Legion facilitated international volunteer participation?

The Ukrainian Legion, particularly in Poland, has been instrumental in organizing and facilitating the recruitment of international volunteers. This structured mechanism allows foreign fighters to join the Ukrainian Armed Forces, ensuring smooth integration and contribution to the defense efforts.

What has been the impact of volunteer soldiers on the frontlines?

Volunteer soldiers have significantly bolstered Ukraine's defense capabilities, engaging in critical missions such as destroying enemy vehicles and repelling assaults. Their efforts, often highlighted in media reports, demonstrate courage and are vital to maintaining momentum against invading forces.

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Georgian volunteer killed Georgian volunteer Tarbey Arkania killed in war in Ukraine. PHOTO Tarbey (Tabo) Arkania, a Georgian volunteer, was killed in the battles for Ukraine, he fought in the Pokrovsk direction. 4 590 17 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Drones destroy occupiers Belarusian volunteers from Kalinowski regiment destroy Russian occupiers with drones. VIDEO Belarusian volunteers from the Kastus Kalinowski Regiment published a video with fragments of the drone operators' combat work. 2 464 2 Previously in trend: foreign volunteers in the armed forces

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy Zelenskyy signs law on UAH 15 million compensation to families of fallen volunteer fighters President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a bill that provides for the payment of UAH 15 million to the families of volunteer fighters killed in the defence of Ukraine. 4 727 22 Previously in trend: Payments to deceased volunteers

Hospitaliers’ base in Pavlohrad destroyed Enemy strike destroyed base of Hospitallers medical volunteer battalion in Pavlohrad. PHOTO In Pavlohrad, the Russian occupiers destroyed the base of "Hospitallers" medical volunteer battalion. 4 609 36 Previously in trend: Enemy destroyed the Hospitallers’ base.

destruction of Russian equipment Drone operators of Kalinoŭski’s regiment destroyed and damaged 8 enemy infantry fighting vehicles and eliminated 12 occupiers. VIDEO The drone operators of Kalinoŭski's "RBMK" unit eliminated 12 occupiers, destroyed three IFVs and damaged five more. 1 659 4 Previously in trend: foreign volunteers in the armed forces

contract, armed forces Number of brigades under Contract 18-24 project has been increased to 24 - Ministry of Defence. PHOTO The Contract 18-24 project has been expanded to include 24 brigades instead of 16. 4 173 10 Previously in trend: Contract 18-24

Reconnoiterer soldier Ivan Palamarchuk died defending Ukraine He shielded three of his comrades with his own body: 24-year-old soldier of "Aidar" battalion and scout Ivan Palamarchuk was killed in action. PHOTO On 20 April, Ivan Palamarchuk, a 24-year-old Plast member of the Aidar assault battalion, died at the front, shielding his three comrades. 4 762 7 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Volunteer fighters 18-24 took the oath Hundreds of contracts signed under "18–24" program – Ministry of Defense Hundreds of contracts have already been signed under the "Contract 18–24" volunteer program. 1 642 9 Previously in trend: Contract 18-24

Destruction of occupier at close range Ukrainian Armed Forces soldier from Brazil destroys occupier at close range. VIDEO A Brazilian volunteer destroyed a Russian occupier in close combat using small arms at a short range in the Kharkiv sector. 17 284 53 Previously in trend: Close-quarters combat Elimination of Russian occupiers

Recruitment centre of the Ukrainian Legion has been opened in Poland Government has allowed foreigners to be recruited for military service under contract in Ukraine At a meeting on Tuesday, theCabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved a resolution that provides for the official involvement of foreigners and stateless persons in military service under contract. 4 117 30 Previously in trend: foreign volunteers in the armed forces

49th recruitment centre of Ukrainian army opened in Boryspil More than 10 thousand volunteers who had applied to recruitment centres became candidates for Defence Forces and military - Ministry of Defence. INFOGRAPHICS Already, 10,143 volunteers who had applied to recruitment centres became candidates for the Defence Forces of Ukraine and military personnel. 5 544 5 Previously in trend: Recruitment centres’ performance results

destruction of the invaders Drone operators of Kalinoŭski’s regiment destroyed BMD-4, ATGM and at least four occupiers. VIDEO A video has been published online showing fragments of the combat work of drone operators of the RBMK unit of the Belarusian regiment named after Kastus Kalinoŭski in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 1 859 2 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupiers

Vance Strongest man I know, - Vance commented on criticism from his cousin who fought for Ukraine US Vice President J.D. Vance commented on the statements of his cousin Nate Vance, who volunteered to defend Ukraine. 20 645 32 Previously in trend: Vance’s cousin fought for Ukraine

Vance’s brother US Vice President Vance’s cousin Nate Vance volunteered to fight for Ukraine as part of "Wolves of Da Vinci" - Le Figaro The cousin of US Vice President JD Vance, Nate Vance, has been fighting for Ukraine as part of the "Wolves of Da Vinci" battalion since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion. In January 2025, the man returned to the United States. 26 058 77 Previously in trend: Vance’s cousin fought for Ukraine

First volunteers under Contract 18-24 programme have received their payments "Contract 18-24": first volunteers have received their payments. VIDEO The first volunteers aged 18 to 24 who signed a contract with the Ukrainian Armed Forces have already received their payments. 5 671 18 Previously in trend: Contract 18-24

Foreign volunteers of "Charter" Volunteers from United States responded to Trump-Zelenskyy dispute: This is essentially Russian propaganda from mouth of American president. VIDEO A group of American volunteers serving in the 13th Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine, the "Charter", commented on the dispute between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. 13 145 41 Previously in trend: Trump-Zelenskyy dispute

Ukrainian Legion Third group of Ukrainian Legion volunteers in Poland signs contract with Armed Forces of Ukraine On February 28, the third group of volunteers who joined the Ukrainian Legion in Poland signed a contract with the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 3 648 10 Previously in trend: Ukrainian legion in Poland

A US defender said goodbye on Maidan Kyiv bids farewell to American volunteer medic Ethan Hertweck. VIDEO&PHOTOS On February 28, Independence Square in Kyiv bids farewell to American Ethan Hertweck, who was killed in battle for Ukraine on December 14, 2023. 9 049 24 Previously in trend: Farewell on the Maidan

Swiss volunteer fighter killed in the war in Ukraine First volunteer fighter from Switzerland killed in war in Ukraine For the first time since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a Swiss volunteer fighter was killed. 2 950 10

18-year-old British volunteer soldier James Wilton was killed 18-year-old British volunteer soldier James Wilton was killed during his first combat mission in Donetsk region. PHOTO James Wilton, an 18-year-old volunteer soldier from the United Kingdom who joined the Armed Forces a few months after graduating from college, was killed in the fighting for Ukraine. It was his first combat mission. 24 709 110

A 19-year-old Pole, Filip Antosiak, was killed near Pokrovsk Kyiv bids farewell to 19-year-old Polish volunteer fighter Filip Antosiak. PHOTOS On Thursday, January 30, Kyiv bids farewell to 19-year-old Polish volunteer soldier Filip Antosiak, who was killed near Pokrovsk, Donetsk region. 11 315 36

Australian volunteer Jenkins may be alive Russia tells Australia that volunteer Jenkins, allegedly executed by Russians, may be alive The Australian government has received information from Russia that Australian volunteer Oscar Jenkins, who fought on the side of Ukraine and was allegedly executed by the Russians, may be alive and in Russian captivity. 2 358 5

Austrian volunteer killed in fighting for Ukraine 30-year-old volunteer from Austria died defending Ukraine. PHOTO A volunteer from Austria was killed in the fighting for Ukraine. He was 30 years old. 5 210 8

volunteer fighter Zaitseva Volunteer fighter from Belarus, Maria Zaitseva, died at front defending Ukraine. PHOTO A 24-year-old volunteer fighter from Belarus, Maria Zaitseva, died at the front defending Ukraine from Russian invaders. 15 220 27

Edgar Platonov Volunteer fighter from Latvia Edgar Platonov was killed in battles for Ukraine. PHOTO Edgar Platonov, a fighter of the International Legion of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, died at the front defending Ukraine from Russian invaders. 4 993 21

Second group of volunteer fighters from the Ukrainian Legion signs contracts with the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Poland Second group of volunteer fighters from Ukrainian Legion signs contracts with AFU in Poland. PHOTO A second group of volunteer fighters from among Ukrainian citizens living abroad signed contracts with the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 7 084 7

Jordan Maclachlan Scottish volunteer Jordan Maclachlan killed in war in Ukraine Jordan Maclachlan, a 26-year-old volunteer from Scotland, joined the Ukrainian army in 2022 after a period of volunteering. 7 599 24

Ukrainian Legion Ambassador Bodnar: New Ukrainian Legion recruitment will include many times more volunteers than first one The second recruitment to the Ukrainian Legion, which is being formed in Poland, will be much larger than the first. 1 988 5

first unit of Ukrainian Legion, which is currently being formed in Poland, has already left for Ukraine First volunteers of Ukrainian Legion have arrived in Ukraine - Ambassador Bodnar The first unit of the Ukrainian Legion, which is currently being formed in Poland, has already left for Ukraine. The soldiers will continue their training here. 3 268 8

afu Ambassador Bodnar: More than thousand applications have been submitted to Ukrainian Legion in Poland More than a thousand applications have been submitted to the Ukrainian Legion, which is being formed in Poland. 2 819 11

Kalinoŭski regiment Soldiers of Kalinoŭski’s regiment are engaged in small arms battle with enemy. VIDEO Belarusian volunteers from the Kastuś Kalinoŭski regiment, together with their colleagues from the Armed Forces of Ukraine, are engaged in a small arms battle with the enemy. 4 433 4 Previously in trend: War

Belarusian volunteer Gaz killed in fighting for Ukraine Volunteer from Belarus with call sign Gaz was killed in action for Ukraine. PHOTO An International Legion soldier, a 25-year-old Belarusian citizen with the call sign Gaz, was killed in action for Ukraine. 4 073 5 Previously in trend: War

фінляндія,доброволець Finnish volunteer fighter - medic killed in battle. PHOTO A Finnish volunteer medic with the call sign Sipa was killed in action in eastern Ukraine. 7 300 17

Загинув Леван Лохішвілі  Defending Ukraine, volunteer from Georgia, Levan Lokhishvili, was killed. PHOTO On 19 November, 24-year-old Georgian volunteer Levan Lokhishvili was killed in a homemade drone explosion in Kherson region. 5 423 15

добровольці, легіон, зсу First group of volunteers of Ukrainian Legion in Poland took military oath - Ministry of Defense. PHOTOS On Saturday, 16 November, the first group of volunteers of the Ukrainian Legion took the oath of allegiance to the Ukrainian people at a training centre of the Polish Armed Forces. 11 765 23

Убивцям добровольця Щербини оголосили вирок Murder of volunteer fighter from "Freedom" VFTC Shcherbyna: shooter sentenced to 13 years in prison, two accomplices to 3 years in prison On 12 November 2024, the Holosiivskyi District Court of Kyiv announced the verdict against three young men in the case of the fatal attack on Oleksii Shcherbyna, a volunteer fighter of the Svoboda VFTC (Volunteer Formation of Territorial Community). 13 009 55

У Польщі підписали контракт з ЗСУ перші добровольці Українського легіону First group of Ukrainian Legion volunteers signs contracts with Armed Forces of Ukraine. PHOTO On 12 November, the first group of volunteers from the Ukrainian Legion signed contracts with the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 8 067 4

мінометники полку Калиновського Grenade launchers of Kalinowsky’s regiment destroy occupiers near Lyptsi, Kharkiv oblast. VIDEO Grenade gunners from the regiment named after Kastus Kalinowsky showed the fragments of their combat work near the village of Lyptsi in Kharkiv region. 4 078 3 Previously in trend: War

Участь словаків у війні в Україні Slovak President Pellegrini rejects all Slovak requests to participate in war on side of Ukraine Since June 2024, when Peter Pellegrini became president of Slovakia, he has received four requests from Slovak citizens for permission to serve in the Ukrainian army. However, he has not granted any of them. 3 210 19

На війні в Україні загинув доброволець зі Швеції Volunteer from Sweden was killed in action for Ukraine A Swedish volunteer who fought in the Armed Forces of Ukraine was killed at the front in the battle for Ukraine. 4 159 10 Previously in trend: War

бій поблизу левадного на запоріжжі Australian volunteer defends position near Levadne in Zaporizhzhia with his Ukrainian counterparts. VIDEO of battle A video with fragments of the battle with the occupiers near the village of Levadne in Zaporizhzhia region was published online. 6 201 3 Previously in trend: War

Загинув Мамука Кекелія Defending Ukraine, volunteer from Georgia, Mamuka Kekelia, was killed A Georgian soldier Mamuka Kekelia, who fought in the ranks of the AFU, was killed at the front. 5 573 12

бій із окопу від першої особи Foreign fighters from 28th SMB, together with their Ukrainian comrades, repel attack by enemy assault group near Toretsk. VIDEO Foreign soldiers from the 28th Brigade named after the Knights of the Winter Campaign repelled an attack by an enemy assault group near Toretsk, Donetsk region. 9 566 8 Previously in trend: War

двоє білоруських добровольців ведуть бій з російськими окупантами Soldiers of Belarusian Kalinoŭski Regiment showed footage of battles near village of Lyptsi in Kharkiv region: "Struggle continues". VIDEO Soldiers of the Belarusian regiment named after Kastus Kalinoŭski published a video showing footage of battles with Russian occupiers near the village of Lyptsi in Kharkiv region. 5 575 5 Previously in trend: War

гармата Belarusian volunteers destroyed camouflaged enemy gun 2A36 "Hyacinth-B". VIDEO FPV drone operators of the Belarusian regiment named after Kastus Kalinowski destroyed a Russian 2A36 Hyacinth-B gun. 4 493 16 Previously in trend: War

заставка до інтерв’ю з американським добровольцем Truth about CHOSEN COMPANY: Did Americans kill Russian prisoners?. VIDEO About the impressive and legendary video of this war, one of the craziest assault operations in August 2023, the scandal in The New York Times, and war crimes charges. Ryan O'Leary, one of the most respected people in the Russian-Ukrainian war, told Butusov Plus channel about this and more: an American veteran of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and commander of the CHOSEN COMPANY volunteer unit in the Ukrainian infantry. 14 820 6 Previously in trend: War

Чоловіки залучені до Українського легіону зможуть без проблем перетинати кордон Men who join Ukrainian Legion in Poland will be able to cross border without any problems - Consul General Kuts Men who join the Ukrainian Legion in Poland will be able to easily cross the border to go on vacation or for rotation. 4 251 49

Український легіон у Польщі Almost two hundred people from all over Europe applied to join Ukrainian Legion - Polish Defense Ministry In Poland, recruitment to the volunteer Ukrainian Legion continues, for which nearly two hundred people from all over Europe have applied. 3 821 24