The foreign soldiers who sign up for Ukraine end up as Soldiers of Misfortune. From Alex Babenko at azerbaycan24. com:
Ukrainian servicemen attend a farewell ceremony for an American soldier in Kiev, Ukraine, May 5, 2023 © AP / Alex Babenko
Foreign fighters are expected to survive a mere four hours in battle Ukrainian servicemen attend a farewell ceremony for an American soldier in Kiev, Ukraine, May 5, 2023 © AP / Alex Babenko
The conflict in Ukraine has drawn in thousands of foreign mercenaries, motivated by glory and, in the Kremlin’s words, the chance to “earn money by killing Slavs.” However, those lucky enough to come out alive have described life on the front lines as miserable and short.
Three days after Russian troops entered Ukraine last February, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky put out an appeal for foreigners willing to take up arms against Moscow’s forces. Potential recruits visited Ukrainian embassies across the West and signed up to fight – often with the blessing of their own governments – and made their way to the battlefield.
Ivan Slav is one tough customer worthy of respect on the battlefield.
Not so fun where there is no support or the combined part of combined arms for the mercs.
Many ‘Kraine viddy downloads feature English speakers acting as more than just advisers or medical.
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