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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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пашинин Russian actor Pashinin joins 8th battalion of Ukrainian Volunteer Army. PHOTOS Ukrainian-born actor Anatolii Pashinin, who lived and worked in Moscow, came to his motherland to fight against separatists and Russian mercenaries. 246 605 338 Society

владимир прощание доброволец самойленко Family, friends, comrades said farewell to volunteer Volodymyr Samoilenko killed in Donbas. VIDEO+PHOTOS The farewell ceremony took place at Kyiv's Independence Square, Maidan Nezalezhnosti, on June 6. Maidan is a place where Revolution of Dignity took place in winter 2013-2014, and where Ukrainians have been saying goodbye to their war Heroes ever since. Samoilenko was killed in the Donbas in 2015, but identified only in late June 2017 through DNA tests. 13 661 7 Society

боецопознание Forensic experts identified volunteer fighter Volodymyr Samoilenko, killed in 2015. PHOTO DNA test allowed identifying Donbas battalion fighter Volodymyr Samoilenko, who was killed in Debaltseve fighting in February 2015. 75 797 10 Society

покушение окуева Osmaev attacker survived and will testify, - interior minister adviser Herashchenko Killer who attacked Donbas war participant Adam Osmaev in Kyiv on June 1 was wounded by Osmaev's wife Amina Okueva. He survived, is guarded and will testify. 79 803 136 Previously in trend: Attempt on Osmaev

память Memorial service for Donbas battalion fighters killed May 23, 2014 held in Kyiv, - MP Veselova. PHOTO The memory of the Donbas battalion soldiers who perished on May 23, 2014 was honored at St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery in Kyiv. 18 455 20 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

давид сихарулидзе Georgian national fighting for Ukraine David Sikharulidze killed in Donbas Another Georgian officer laid down his life defending Ukraine in the occupied Donbas yesterday. 82 770 10 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

"When asked who would be responsible for weapon given to volunteers, I said I would," - Turchynov On the first stage of Russian aggression against Ukraine, no volunteers who applied to participate in the fighting were checked for criminal records. 25 653 119 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

нож Suspected attacker on OUN volunteer Rehor detained in Kyiv, - Kryshchenko The police have detained a suspect in attack on soldier of the OUN (Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists) volunteer battalion Vitalii "Dzhura" Rehor. 39 211 41 Incidents

день украинского батальон кульчицкого им. добровольца Ukrainian Volunteer Fighter Day celebrations held on Kyiv’s Maidan Nezalezhnosti. PHOTOS+VIDEO On March 14, Maidan Nezalezhnosti in Kyiv hosted celebrations marking the Ukrainian Volunteer Fighter Day. 12 442 37 Kyiv News

всу 40,000 fighters conduct tasks in Donbas, all of them volunteers, - Defense Minister Poltorak Ukraine's Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak said that every single officer and soldier at the front line in the Donbas decided independently on defending the home country. 17 387 84 Ukrainian Politics

солдат боец военнослужащий Ukraine marks Volunteer Fighter Day for first time. VIDEO On March 14, Ukraine celebrates the Day of Ukrainian Volunteer Fighter for the first time. 13 515 73 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

смерть донбасс пс дук Right Sector fighter, call sign Staryi, killed in action in Donbas. PHOTO Member of the 1st Separate Assault Company of the Right Sector Volunteer Ukrainian Corps with the call sign Staryi ("Old Man" – Ed.) was killed while carrying out a combat mission at the forefront in the Donetsk region. 109 791 7 Incidents

царенко Aidar fighter Oleksandr Tsarenko died in emergency room. PHOTO Aidar Battalion volunteer fighter Oleksandr Tsarenko died in Kyiv Feb. 26. 67 025 1 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

турчинов добровольцы добробат Volunteer battalions promote ideology of independent country, - Turchynov. PHOTOS Volunteer battalions laid a foundation of independent Ukraine ideology. 23 104 16 Society

церцвадзе PGO set to refuse extradition of Georgian Legion's soldier Tsertsvadze to Russia, - Lutsenko The Prosecutor General's Office of Ukraine is likely to refuse to extradite soldier of the Georgian Legion Gia Tsertsvadze to the Russian Federation. 35 035 137 Ukrainian Politics

добровольцы гррузия церцвадзе If Tsertsvadze extradited to Russia, Georgian Legion will leave Ukraine in protest, - Mamulashvili Mamuka Mamulashvili, the commander of the Georgian Legion that fights alongside Ukrainian soldiers in the Donbas, called on the Ukrainian authorities not to extradite their comrade, citizen of Georgia Gia Tsertsvadze to Russia. 137 146 446 Ukrainian Politics

Fire-fighting service fundamental reform kicks off in Ukraine, Interior Minister Avakov says Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine Arsen Avakov announced the launch of Ukraine’s fire-fighting service reform. 16 197 208 Ukrainian Politics

итальянцы "I'm here because I want to stop the aggressor furthest from my Europe," - Italian volunteer in Donbas. VIDEO Italian volunteers Giuseppe Donini and Walter Nebbiolo are fighting Russian-backed separatists in the Donbas alongside Ukrainian soldiers. 38 355 104 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

атушмаоикшми "Even the smallest country has chances to fight a strong enemy, and Ukraine has high potential," - Georgian volunteer of Aidar Battalion. VIDEO Aidar Battalion fighters are currently keeping positions near Marinka. Prior to it, they repulsed attacks of enemy sabotage groups near Novhorodske in the Donbas. 20 102 21 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

акция протест Activists, relatives of Ilovaisk victims rallied outside PGO, demanded to end persecution of volunteers. PHOTOS+VIDEO Volunteers, activists and relatives of those killed in the Ilovaisk tragedy gathered near the building of the Prosecutor General's Office to protest against the attempts by Ukraine's authorities to put an end to the volunteer movement and discredit patriots. 13 545 169 Ukrainian Politics

могила саур Hordiichuk's volunteers, Savur-Mohyla heroes still not recognized by state, - ATO veteran Maksym Muzyka The soldiers, who captured the strategically important height Savur-Mohyla from Russian hybrid troops in 2014, have not been recognized by the state. 32 993 60 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

торнадо Turmoil outside trial of Tornado soldiers: activists attempted breakthrough into courtroom. PHOTOS+VIDEO The Obolonskyi district court of Kyiv continued hearing the case of Tornado soldiers today, Aug. 9. 55 917 383 Kyiv News

суд торнадо "I’ll take lead, we’ll rip out gate and move forward," – MP Semenchenko called to storm Obolonskyi district court. PHOTOS During the rally of volunteer soldiers outside the building of the Obolonskyi district court in Kyiv, where former soldiers of Tornado Company are tried, MP Semen Semenchenko called to storm the building if the court does not fulfill "legitimate demands" of volunteers. 161 532 652 Incidents

торнадо "Defendants try to disrupt almost every hearing," - prosecutor in trial of Tornado Company soldiers. VIDEO Ex-servicemen of Tornado Company, who are tried by the Obolonskyi district court of Kyiv, are threatening judges and prosecutors during almost every hearing, pouring green-colored disinfectant, sour milk, and sewage disposals over them. 22 759 128 Incidents

памятник добровольцы Monument to volunteer soldier unveiled in Kyiv. PHOTOS A monument commemorating an anti-terrorist operation (ATO) volunteer soldier was inaugurated on Vladimir Mayakovsky Avenue in Kyiv on Sunday, July 10. 44 481 75 Kyiv News

Cabinet to develop procedure for granting volunteers combatant status The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has decided to instruct the relevant ministries and agencies to develop a separate procedure for granting volunteer soldiers the status of the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) participant at the initiative of Minister of Infrastructure of Ukraine Volodymyr Omelian today, July 6. 3 136 28 Ukrainian Politics

друг василий миф спивак Volunteer soldier and Paris opera singer Wassyl Slipak killed at front line near Donetsk, - journalist. PHOTOS+VIDEO Volunteer soldier of the Right Sector Wassyl Slipak was killed at the front line near Donetsk. 175 316 14 Incidents

похороны владимир айдар самойленко Last tribute paid to Aidar Battalion soldier Volodymyr Samoilenko at Maidan Nezalezhnosti. PHOTOS The farewell ceremony for the Ukrainian serviceman Volodymyr Samoilenko has been held at Maidan Nezalezhnosti in Kyiv today, June 20. 50 103 2 Incidents

isliamov Crimean Tatars to create volunteer battalion of National Guard, – Isliamov Crimean Tatars are to create a volunteer battalion named after Noman Çelebicihan (Crimean Tatar politician, lawyer, Mufti of Crimean Muslims, and writer of the early twentieth century) as part of the National Guard. 39 098 164 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Interior Ministry, National Guard casualties in ATO make 308 soldiers killed, 1228 - wounded, - Minister Avakov Official statistics does not include those killed Ukrainian heroes who did not have time to obtain corresponding documents and enlist in the Interior Ministry and the National Guard. 2 032 7 Society

награда добровольцы "Thank you for holding honorable rank of volunteer at high level," - Poroshenko awarded fighters of Interior Ministry special purpose battalions. PHOTO President Petro Poroshenko has awarded volunteers - fighters of Interior Ministry special purpose battalions, who distinguished themselves during the anti-terrorist operation. 11 472 26 Ukrainian Politics

вами гордимося добробаты ми "Without waiting for call-up papers, they took up arms to repel aggressor," - Ukraine marks volunteer battalions anniversary. VIDEO Today, Ukraine marks the 2nd anniversary of volunteer battalions whose soldiers and officers faced the first hellish days of war with Russia and the most difficult battles. 18 267 100 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

стрельба Shootout between Tornado fighters and law enforcers occurred in Boiarka, - 112 Ukraine A shootout took place in Boiarka (the Kyiv region) between fighters of the disbanded Interior Ministry company "Tornado" and representatives of the military prosecutor's office. 104 918 207 Incidents

беларусь митинг посольство добровольцы "We are patriots, not mercenaries," - volunteers rally outside Belarusian Embassy in Kyiv in support of comrades persecuted in Belarus. PHOTOS A rally outside the building of the Belarusian Embassy in Kyiv is underway - volunteer fighters came here to support their Belarusian brothers-in-arms who are persecuted in their native country. 25 871 67 Photo News

учения нацгвардия First brigade of light infantry of National Guard, created under NATO standards, continues recruiting. VIDEO The first light infantry brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine continues recruiting volunteers. 94 778 233 Ukrainian Politics

форма ислямов uniforms isliamov Turkish volunteers delivered 120 pieces of uniforms for Krym Battalion, - Isliamov. PHOTOS The Crimean Tatar Krym (Crimea) Battalion has received 120 pieces of military uniforms as assistance of volunteers from Turkey. 38 676 99 Previously in trend: Blockade of Crimea

корпус сектор правый пс добровольчий дук український Right Sector denies Zakhid battalions being within its structure Newly created Zakhid, Zakhid-2, Zahid-3, and Zahid-4 battalions are not included in the structure of the Right Sector and have been created exclusively on the initiative of individual fighters and commanders, having their own leadership and subordination. 33 236 112 Ukrainian Politics

250 soldiers recruited to Crimea battalion, – coordinator of Crimea blockade Isliamov The Crimea battalion, which will patrol checkpoints at the entrance to the occupied Crimea, has recruited about 250 people. 15 691 148 Previously in trend: Blockade of Crimea

учения нацгвардия Volunteer detachment commander wants it to become part of National Guard, says yesterday's incident was provocation by SBU SBU's statement about apprehension in Mariupol of an illegal armed group is a provocation against Odin - a detachment led by Ruslan "Rem" Kachmala, previously part of Right Sector - which announced in summer it sought transition to the National Guard of Ukraine. 88 112 136 Incidents

максим грищук Prosecutor-"cyborg" claims position at anti-corruption prosecutor's office Tomorrow, Nov. 26, the second round of interviews with candidates for positions at the specialized anti-corruption prosecutor's office will continue. One of the contenders is Lviv prosecutor Maksym Hryshchiuk who defended the Donetsk airport as part of the 81st Separate Airmobile Brigade. 51 695 96 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

Yarosh to head Ukrainian Volunteer Corps Right Sector Dmytro Yarosh agreed to head the Ukrainian Volunteer Corps Right Sector having received appeal from its commanders. 176 474 537 Incidents

Non-regulated armed formations in Ukraine should be disarmed and disbanded, - Council of Europe Any military formations in the Donbas which have not been fully integrated in the regular armed forces or the police of Ukraine should be disarmed and disbanded. 30 583 337 Ukrainian Politics

донбасс батальон Three weeks with Donbas battalion. PHOTO report from the front A freelance photojournalist has spent three summer weeks with the Donbas volunteer battalion of the special forces of the National Guard of Ukraine near Shyrokyne village in the M sector. 80 928 81 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Clashes underway in Shyrokyne again. Two Ukrainian soldiers wounded, - Azov regiment The battle is underway in the village of Shyrokyne as of Tuesday night (June 9). 23 263 58 Incidents

сектор правый Pravy Sector volunteer corps left the front line to prepare for inclusion into Ukrainian Army Pravy Sector volunteer corps has left the contact line in the ATO area. The soldiers are preparing for inclusion into the Ukrainian Army. 45 758 184 Ukrainian Politics

дейдей Three missing Kyiv-1 battalion soldiers found alive - Interior Ministry People's Front MP and Kyiv-1 battalion coordinator Yevhen Deidei and two Kyiv-1 battalion soldiers, who all had gone missing in the Donbas on Tuesday, were found alive. 197 637 159 Ukrainian Politics

Volunteer battalions participating in the ATO will do military service under contracts with National Guard and Armed Forces of Ukraine Volunteer battalions participating in the anti-terrorist operation in the Donbas have fulfilled their mission and are currently turned into regimental troops of the National Guard and the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 38 840 104 Incidents

доброволец ато "днепр-1" "Lack of Kosher Food Is Only Thing that Troubles Him at Forefront": Volunteer of Dnipro-1 Battalion Asher Is Heroically Fighting for Ukraine. PHOTOS Asher heroically protects Ukraine's independence from the pro-Russian terrorists in the Donbas as part of the Dnipro-1 volunteer battalion. 105 768 532 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine