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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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Zinkevych: Yana Zinkevych: issue of accountability, scandalous case of Anna Niav and personal price of war for "Hospitallers" commander Today, on the Day of the Ukrainian Volunteer, we present a conversation with Yana Zinkevych. At 18, she went to the front, personally saved more than 200 soldiers, and rose from a volunteer medic to the founder of one of the country’s largest medical battalions. 15 597 56

Volunteer fighters are waiting for documents confirming their injuries For three years, we’ve been unable to prove that we sustained severe injuries while defending Motherland – AFU volunteer fighters The volunteer fighters were severely wounded near the village of Novozvanivka in Luhansk region before they had a chance to be officially enrolled in a unit. Since then, they have been unable to obtain documents confirming that the injuries occurred on the front line. Yet after treatment and recovery, the men returned to the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and continue to defend the Motherland. 12 958 18

Volunteer fighter Simianyn (Family Man) Volunteer fighter Simianyn: "If Myf hadn’t died, we would have occupied checkpoint, and then we would have all been killed there." There is still no street in Dnipro named after the volunteer Simianyn (Family Man), Andrii Shyrokov, a father of three siblings and two adopted children who was killed in 2016 at the Svitlodarsk salient. 10 075 0

Штурм висоти 105, операція Лопата Truth about Chosen Company: Did Americans kill Russian POWs? We talk about the legendary video of this war and one of the craziest assault operations in August 2023, as well as the NYT scandal and war crimes accusations - about this and more with Ryan O’Leary, one of the most respected people in the Russian-Ukrainian war. The American veteran of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq is the commander of CHOSEN COMPANY, a volunteer unit in the Ukrainian infantry. 17 156 10

каганець Commander Ruslan Kahanets: "It is impossible to win this war without people. We will not make millions of robots with artificial intelligence to fight for us" Ruslan Kahanets currently commands the Sonechko (Sunshine) Volunteer Reconnaissance Battalion, a part of the DIU’s Tymur special forces. He has the call sign Commandant, which he received at the beginning of the Revolution of Dignity. However, he has been wearing a military uniform since 2008. Back then, he switched to part-time form of study at the university and joined the army. 16 023 75 Previously in trend: War

кожемяко,всеволод State is fooling people. People are fooling state. It shouldn’t be like that," - Vsevolod Kozhemiako Vsevolod Kozhemiako is an agrarian who has earned millions of dollars. On February 24, he was abroad but returned to his native Kharkiv and formed a volunteer unit called Khartiia (Charter -ed.), which took part in the fighting in the East and then rose to become a brigade. Now Vsevolod sees his task as modernizing the army, among other things. 18 167 0 Previously in trend: War

коллінс Ryan Collins - American from the International Legion - There is not only one army in Ukraine. Without volunteers wouldn’t be possible anything With Ryan Collins, an American from Wyoming, we met on a hot summer day in Kyiv, where he arrived to get the new car for his squad from the volunteers. 13 999 13 Previously in trend: War