The Secret Power Of The AFU: How Foreign Volunteers Are Changing The Course Of The War In Ukraine

• 10.12.2025, 8:38

They fight on the most stressful parts of the front.

Foreign volunteers continue to make a notable contribution to the strengthening of Ukraine's defense capability, participating in combat operations together with Ukrainian troops in the most tense areas of the front.

This is reported by RBC-Ukraine with reference to the publication of the Ukrainian Army on Facebook.

The contribution and importance of foreign volunteers

The Ground Forces highly appreciate the professionalism, motivation and dedication of Ukraine's foreign servicemen contracting with the Armed Forces.

Their participation strengthens the sustainability of the defense and helps perform complex combat missions.

Defense Force Development and Adaptation

Ukraine continues to improve approaches to the formation of combat units, taking into account the experience of recent years.

This includes revision of service formats, adaptation of structures and introduction of new solutions aimed at increasing the effectiveness of personnel application.

Integration of experience and specialization

Foreign servicemen will be able to serve in accordance with their professional training and experience.

Their combat experience is integrated into units where it is most useful for defense tasks, ensuring maximum efficiency in the joint fight against the aggressor.

Decision-making and dialogue

All decisions on the use of foreign troops are made within the framework of the overall transformation of the Defense Forces and taking into account the needs of the frontline.

The Army emphasizes openness to dialogue with soldiers and partners, valuing their contribution to the country's security.