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Recent news highlights the crucial role of volunteer soldiers in defending Ukraine. On Ukrainian Volunteer Day, President Zelenskyy awarded medals to servicemen and honored families of fallen heroes. International volunteers continue to join the fight, despite challenges. Tragically, recruits like Bruno Gabriel Leal da Silva and Aliaksei Lazarau have sacrificed their lives. The Ministry of Defence explained the reorganization of foreign units to strengthen combat capabilities. The global commitment is evident with volunteers from South America to Europe making significant contributions. These stories exemplify the courage and dedication of individuals worldwide in supporting Ukraine's defense.

What actions did President Zelenskyy take on Volunteer Day?

On Volunteer Day, President Zelenskyy honored volunteer soldiers and their families, awarding state medals to those serving and posthumously recognizing the bravery of fallen fighters. This event highlighted the nation's appreciation and respect for those who have selflessly defended Ukraine.

Who are some international volunteer fighters in Ukraine?

International volunteers in Ukraine come from diverse backgrounds, including individuals from Belarus, Poland, Brazil, and the United States. These fighters, such as Aliaksei Lazarau and Kacper Bass, join Ukrainian forces driven by a shared purpose to uphold freedom and resist aggression.

What was the recent incident involving a Brazilian recruit?

The incident involving Brazilian recruit Bruno Gabriel Leal da Silva occurred after a brutal beating at a Kyiv military unit. Unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries, prompting an active investigation by the police into the circumstances surrounding his death within the foreign fighters' unit.

How has the Ministry of Defence addressed foreign volunteer units?

The Ministry of Defence has issued clarifications on reorganizing foreign volunteer units. Their aim is to enhance the army's combat efficiency by adjusting unit structures. These changes address public concerns while maintaining the commitment to supporting Ukraine's defense efforts.

What are some notable actions by South American volunteers in Ukraine?

South American volunteers have been instrumental in various military operations. For instance, a group from the Khartiia brigade successfully cleared a Kupiansk city council building of hostile elements, showcasing their courage and tactical skills in complex combat environments.

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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. 20 774 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. 26 279 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. 5 779 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. 13 274 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. 3 742 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. 9 207 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. 3 076 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. 25 092 110

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. 11 532 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. 2 464 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. 5 322 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. 15 422 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. 5 129 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. 7 177 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. 7 777 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. 2 100 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. 3 347 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. 2 923 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. 4 510 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. 4 204 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. 7 486 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. 5 589 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. 11 833 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). 13 135 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. 8 133 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. 4 166 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. 3 298 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. 4 283 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. 6 293 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. 5 686 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. 9 686 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. 5 658 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. 4 551 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. 14 902 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. 4 337 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. 3 906 24

начальник Головного управління персоналу Генерального штабу ЗС України полковник Роман Горбач General Staff on innovations in mobilization mechanism: "Volunteer will not enter TCR at all" The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine spoke about innovations in the mobilisation mechanism that allow military unit commanders to call up persons liable for military service and reservists for military service during mobilisation without the participation of the TCR and SS. 16 432 24

зсу 130 units are prioritized for manning and can attract volunteer fighters without involvement of TCR, - General Staff of AFU More than 130 military units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have been prioritized for manning with volunteer fighters without the participation of the TCR during mobilization. 21 131 28

"Слуга народу" Ігор Кривошеєв "Servant of the People" Kryvosheev: Increasing payments to stimulate entry into AFU are not our methods, wrong motivation MP from the Servant of the People party, Ihor Kryvosheiev, believes that it is wrong to lure volunteers to the Ukrainian army with big money. He says that such methods are inherent in the aggressor state and are not suitable for Ukraine. 26 322 193

Косіняк-Камиш 300 Ukrainians have expressed desire to join Ukrainian Legion in Poland, - Defense Minister Kosiniak-Kamysz Three hundred people in Poland want to join the Ukrainian Legion. 4 923 29

набір добровольців в Український легіон Ukrainian Legion starts recruiting volunteer fighters abroad - Ministry of Defense. PHOTO The Ukrainian Legion initiative, which aims to attract Ukrainians abroad to join the Ukrainian Defence Forces, has officially started recruiting new recruits. 7 919 44

зсу, добровольці Ukrainian Legion recruitment center opened in Lublin, Poland - media On October 1, the Ukrainian Legion's recruitment center was opened in the Polish city of Lublin on the Day of Defenders. 2 298 13

До українського легіону в Польщі вступили занадто мало українців Too few Ukrainians have joined Ukrainian Legion in Poland - Defense Minister Kosiniak-Kamysz The number of Ukrainians who have agreed to join the Ukrainian Legion in Poland has been extremely small. 11 709 59

У боях за Україну загинув колишній рейнджер Збройних сил Ірландії Роберт Діган Former Irish Armed Forces Ranger Robert Deegan was killed in action for Ukraine. PHOTO A former Irish Army Ranger, 29-year-old Robert Deegan, was killed in the battles for Ukraine against the Russian invaders. 8 614 10 Previously in trend: War

Рада підтримала створення Центру рекрутингу іноземців Rada supports draft law allowing foreigners to be recruited for military service under contract On September 17, the Verkhovna Rada adopted as a basis the draft law No. 12023 on amendments to the procedure for military service under contract by foreigners and stateless persons. 1 853 17

міністр закордонних справ Польщі Сікорський There are not enough volunteer fighters among Ukrainians in Poland to form Ukrainian Legion brigade - Sikorski Ukrainian citizens in Poland failed to recruit enough volunteer fighters to form a Ukrainian Legion brigade. 10 439 76

Доброволець Євгеній Казанцев, який є громадянином РФ, досі перебуває у російському полоні Russian volunteer fighter Yevgeny Kazantsev, who defended Ukraine, is in Russian captivity: He cannot be exchanged Volunteer Yevgeny Kazantsev, who is a Russian citizen and defended Ukraine, is still in Russian captivity. He cannot be exchanged because he is not a citizen of Ukraine. 11 359 20 Previously in trend: War

Сили оборони Cabinet of Ministers proposes to allow foreigners - contract soldiers to hold officer positions in the Defense Forces The Cabinet of Ministers proposes to amend the legislation and allow foreign citizens who are serving in Ukraine under contract to hold officer positions in the Defense Forces and serve in intelligence until the end of the war. 1 579 11