foreign fighters in Ukraine

Up to 2,000 Colombians serve in Ukraine’s Armed Forces

Between 1,000 and 2,000 Colombians are currently serving in Ukraine’s Armed Forces, with up to 7,000 having passed through the country’s defense forces since the full-scale war began, according to an NV investigation published on Feb. 8.

24 February, 02:14 PM

Ukrainian officer Filatov: We’ve paid in blood for this land, we won’t just walk away

In an exclusive interview with The New Voice of Ukraine, Dmytro Filatov, commander of the 1st Separate Assault Regiment named after Dmytro Kotsiubailo “Da Vinci,” spoke with journalist Demian Shevko about the unit’s frontline experience, its transformation from a volunteer battalion into a key assault formation, and the challenges of fighting on some of the war’s most difficult battlefields.

20 August 2025, 06:15 PM

Russian volunteers flock to Ukraine’s side to fight Putin’s regime

Russian citizens are increasingly joining the Russian Volunteer Corps (RVC), a unit fighting on the side of Ukraine against the Russian invasion, the group’s chief of staff, call sign Fortuna, told NV.

29 June 2025, 02:10 PM

Brazilian chaplain: 'I am ready to die for Ukraine'

Padre, a chaplain in the 2nd International Legion of Defense of Ukraine, grew up in Brazil surrounded by Ukrainians. His deep connection to Ukrainian history, his family's military tradition, and his faith ultimately led him to the Legion, where he serves as both a spiritual guide and a fellow soldier. Through his daily service, he motivates fighters of different faiths from across the world as they stand alongside Ukrainians against the Russian occupiers.

12 March 2025, 02:03 PM

Frontline romance: How two International Legion soldiers fell in love

Kenobi, real name Jan, is not a Jedi. As the commander of the 1st International Defense Legion of Ukraine, however, he’s been on the front lines fighting to defend democracy and freedom – not unlike the fictional knights in George Lucas’ famous films. Alongside him is Acid, real name Anastasiia – a combat medic and expecting mother. Together, braving the bullets, shells, and drones of the battlefield, they have demonstrated both their professionalism and their devotion – to both a free Ukraine, and, importantly, each other.

28 February 2025, 10:29 AM

Ukraine approves new screening rules for foreigners in armed forces, including mandatory polygraph

Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers approved new polygraph screening rules for foreign recruits, MP Oleksii Honcharenko announced on Feb. 11.

11 February 2025, 06:22 PM

From Japan to Colombia: diverse fighters in Ukraine’s war for freedom

Irish recklessness, Colombian neatness, British organization, and Japanese self-discipline: the war and life of the International Defense Legion of Ukraine. Ukrainian fighter of the Legion Rostyslav “Joyce” tells the remarkable stories of volunteers from across the globe who have come together to defend Ukraine against Russian aggression, each bringing their unique cultural traits to the front lines.

21 January 2025, 02:55 PM

foreign fighters in Ukraine