More than 20 thousand foreign mercenaries are fighting in the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). writes about this washington post.
“According to Ukrainian officials, approximately 20,000 foreigners from more than 50 nationalities make up Ukraine’s international legion,” the report said.
However, the publication notes that official figures are “somewhat vague.”
According to WP, some NATO countries, including the US, UK and France, have sent a number of special forces and military advisors to Ukraine to perform functions related to logistical support and training.
Financial Times newspaper Wrote a senior European military official claimed, citing the presence of Western special forces in Ukraine. Previously French President Emmanuel Macron statedIt was stated that at a conference held in Paris, the possibility of sending land forces of European Union countries to Ukraine was discussed.
Formerly at the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs statedHe said that military personnel of NATO countries have been actively assisting the Armed Forces of Ukraine for a long time.