A Team Of American And British Special Forces Veterans Are Preparing To Join Ukraine’s Fight Against Russia

The Foreign Secretary of the UK said she supports British nationals who might go to Ukraine to fight for democracy. She said that the struggle for freedom was not only for Ukraine but for the whole of Europe.

Since Russia began its war against the country, thousands of foreign fighters have poured into the country. While most of them have been Russians and citizens of other former Soviet republics, hundreds have come from the European Union, roughly 40 have arrived from the US, and at least 12 from the UK, according to reports.

Western foreigners who have come to Ukraine are a motley crew. The idealists believe that their own countries aren't doing enough to help the Ukrainians. There are tourists who hop from conflict to conflict for adventure, war stories, and money. Extremists have seen opportunities to link up with far-right paramilitary groups fighting in Ukraine. Some foreigners fit into more than one category.

A British man is serving his fourth year in the Ukrainian marines at the eastern frontline.

Dozens of men from the US, the UK, and European Union nations have sent an email to BuzzFeed News about their interest in following in Aslin's footsteps.

Foreign fighters fill the void of official Western military boots on the ground in Ukraine according to some in the military. President Joe Biden has made it clear that American forces will not be sent to fight alongside the Ukrainians. The US withdrew military trainers from Western Ukraine.