WP: more than 20 thousand foreign mercenaries are already fighting in Ukraine
PHOTO: MINISTRY OF DEFENSE OF UKRAINE
Ukraine claims that there are already more than 20,000 foreign mercenaries in the ranks of the country's armed forces, writes the Washington Post (WP).
«Although official figures are somewhat vague, about 20,000 foreigners of more than 50 nationalities make up Ukraine's international legion , according to Ukrainian officials,” the author of the publication shared the details.
The report suggests that several NATO countries, including the United States, Britain and France, sent small numbers of special forces and military advisers to the former Soviet republic in unspecified roles apparently related to logistics and training. . In addition, it is emphasized that the CIA supplies money and partially equips an extensive network of spy bases throughout Ukraine.
“The emerging international legion was deployed along the entire front line and participated in the most brutal battles,” the publication’s columnist concluded.
Earlier, French President Emmanuel Macron allowed the sending of troops from European Union countries to Ukraine. He also said that Western countries “intend to do whatever is necessary” to prevent the Russian Federation from winning this conflict.
Before this, the French leader claimed that Russia was allegedly “acting aggressively” towards Europe , provoking crises on the African continent and creating cybersecurity threats. According to Macron, international institutions need to react if information about the deployment of nuclear weapons in space is confirmed, and the Russian Federation must provide explanations.