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Yurii Butusov: Instead of recruiting foreign assault troops, state is taking taxpayers away from their jobs Yurii Butusov, commander of a UAV company of the 23rd Assault Regiment within the 2nd Corps of the National Guard’s Khartiia, spoke during a livestream about the advantages of bringing in foreign fighters, recruitment problems, and the need for Ukraine to adopt a systematic approach to scaling up this area. 8 815 40 Previously in trend: Foreign troops in Ukraine Foreigners in AFU 
Russia brings in significantly more foreign fighters than Ukraine. What should be done? According to the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, Russia plans to recruit 18.5 thousand foreigners into its army in 2026. This is a significant figure — 50% of the monthly mobilization target across Russia, and such a number of people is sufficient for 185 full-strength assault companies. 5 315 31 Previously in trend: Foreigners in AFU Russia is recruiting foreigners for the war in Ukraine 
Yurii Butusov: "We lag behind Russia in terms of number of foreign fighters involved" Ukrainian drones have significantly hampered the Russian army’s offensive operations and enabled the establishment of fire control over key enemy logistics routes. However, as Yurii Butusov, commander of the UAV platoon of the 13th Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine "Khartiia, emphasizes, tactical successes are not enough to turn the tide of the war: this requires systemic changes in troop management and a reduction in personnel losses. 5 158 51 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction Foreigners in AFU 
CODE 9.2 Regiment: foreign legions to get second wind in army The 1st International Legion has become part of the 475th Separate Assault Regiment, CODE 9.2. What do the regiment’s commanders and legion service members who have received a new status say about the merger, and does it amount to disbanding units made up largely of foreigners? 8 631 2 
