Why soldiers in Ukraine’s International Legion answered the call | DW News

[@wfb.subtraktor311]

0:46 What a GOAT. "Didn't have anything better to do". *Joins war to protect democracy in Europe* None of us will ever be as based as this guy.

[@Commandelicious]

His ancestors are smiling at him.

[@mrunstoppable6711]

You mean he will die to protect an autocracy in Europe.

[@andrewaarons5058]

I have more respect for that guy compared to the critic that you are sitting around with your thumb up your a

[@Nik.B_V]

​@@mrunstoppable6711он будет жить зная , что боролся с роzzийским фашизмом, боролся с кровавой диктатурой.

[@ikaustralia]

​@@Nik.B_V что за фашизм в России?

[@bachristus]

All foreign volunteers are heroes, and we Ukrainians are so grateful for their efforts

[@TRIS77_]

slava ukraine *братан*

[@yinelofficial5953]

Thank you! We do our best!

[@Samui-Makler]

​@BushTubedon't wait for anything, if you have any military experience. If you are serious and not just a keyboard warrior, I will tell you where to go right now.

[@Sanya-e6i]

Твои волонтёры будут в гробу

[@Sanya-e6i]

​@@TRIS77_Украине хана

[@terrihepworth4613]

My son was a legionnaire. He was mortally wounded. He and many others went to fight because they felt "a call" to go. Many feel it's clear - it's a fight of good versus evil.

[@akacicaa]

I'm so sorry. I hope both him and you find peace

[@nodr469]

Hahahahhahahahahahhahahha

[@ManicPixie-bb7wc]

“Good versus evil” narrative has been used throughout history to manipulate young men into fighting and getting un alived to serve the interests of the political class. Men on both sides of this conflict have been brainwashed by this good versus evil narrative. Men who are fighting for Russia are fighting for Russian economic and security interests. Men on the Ukrainian side are fighting for U.S. economic interests. As simple as that. Stop drinking the koolaid of good versus evil. Approximately 19k civilians KIA since 2014 in this war. Now compare that to the 25k+ civilians KIA since October last year in the ME. Very little criticism from the US establishment about that atrocity. In fact, they are providing more and more weapons to the culprits. The double standards and hypocrisy is astounding.

[@northernleigonare]

​@nodr469 just a troll.

[@Hh-yv8hu]

Умер за укро нацистов, туда ему и дорога

[@freedomfirst0421]

These young men. I salute their defense of human rights and self-governance. This evil must perish.

[@malungisamaseko3155]

Had the west not been there most recent wars would have been avoided. That's the kind of evil the west would do without

[@leomoren03]

🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@stevenunyabidness]

​@@kempaku982nobody will even notice when you're gone.

[@stevenunyabidness]

​@@kempaku982but you will report for cyberbullying. poor little fella, musta stepped over a line.

[@kempaku982]

@@stevenunyabidness I could care less.. But you do. You won't even go and fight for Ukraine. You won't back up your beliefs with action. You are the worst example of a hypocrite.

[@1nONLY_DRock]

We had a lot of Canadian volunteers go over. Considering Ukraine's got a huge population in Canada that's no surprise. They're our friends and we'll be there for them. Slava Ukraini!

[@Memovox]

No wonder, considering who your entire parliament just hailed ....

[@1nONLY_DRock]

@@Memovox they already apologized for that. Try to keep up.

[@SAhk-q4h]

​@@1nONLY_DRocklol apologized haha

[@Memovox]

@@1nONLY_DRock There's no excuse or coming back from this one.

[@Stan732]

It is not an easy thing to go to Ukraine for a Canadian soldier. Bunch of direct restrictions.

[@jimschachtschneider7741]

As a supporter of Ukraine, I have nothing but respect for those that fight for Ukraine. I am ashamed of people in my country (the USA) that want to cut support for Ukraine.

[@lostgeneration1960]

because us government is prioritizing Ukraine over us citizens aka Hawaii fires , chemical train derailment, homelessness that amount of money spent in Ukraine would solve those problems. let Ukraine and Europe solve thier own problems.

[@laughingbuddha1926]

Yes buz more weapons goes to this conflict it will not end innocent Ukrainian civilians suffered… buz Russia will not stop … more western countries try to resolve this issue with arms and ammunition more it will don onn and onn

[@tarkov_6]

​@@lostgeneration1960missles and armored vehicles will help against fires, derailment and homelessness? Ever thing that this actually generates demand, more jobs, more tax revenue? The US tried that isolationist mentality...it didnt work

[@jerrydietzel2882]

@@lostgeneration1960 you want someone to complain about? How about our fellow Americans who live off government assistance their entire life, God damn freeloaders. I would much rather a small portion of the taxes I've paid go to help the people of Ukraine and the people of Maui over the freeloaders.

[@tarkov_6]

​@@laughingbuddha1926so give up and sacrifice an entire country, people and identity because those same people are dying....because...they are willing to fight? 🤡

[@rl945]

Glory to these modern day heroes willing to take a stand for the righteous cause.

[@dasafe8558]

you mean die for nothing, lettng your wife, mother and kids home for what ? dude this is no glory for death men.

[@dasafe8558]

​@@C-lp6jb im glad i have no side in this war dude..

[@dasafe8558]

@@Unknown-ow5xy terrible way to earn money dog..

[@hovstacoolianz2197]

They are paid mercenaries of the current global empire, there's no special about those criminals for hire

[@alsharifbinedi9560]

🇬🇧🇺🇦🤝💪

[@Jyshrii]

There is a female Swedish member of parliament with a military background who went to Ukraine and trains soldiers. Of course, a lot of people from all over have come to be medics or just to make camouflage nets. You don't have to be in combat to contribute to the Ukrainian victory. As for me, I send money every month and I write to my senators and representatives and sometimes to leaders in the military. We can all do that, at least. It takes 3 minutes to send an email or to make a phone call, and each time a constituent contacts them, it adds up and gives them more bargaining power in discussions about support for Ukraine.

[@kempaku982]

Well, what is happening in the Middle East is of greater concern.

[@kiar9556]

@@kempaku982Why is it ? If Russia takes over Ukraine the world will have more problems than whatever happens in israel, since Ukraine is a huge grain exporter.

[@kempaku982]

@@kiar9556 Cheap Ukrainian grain has flooded the markets of Europe, putting numerous European farmers at risk of losing their livelihoods. Big protests in Germany and Poland as we speak. Russia is not looking to take over all of Ukraine. It is eastern Ukraine that Russia cares about.

[@Julian-zj2qy]

Good on you. You're right. Contributing to the war effort means helping where you can including financially like United24. A few dollars here and there doesn't sound much but it is when there are so many giving. On the ground, even helping with material distribution makes a difference.

[@sergeyKN115]

​@@kempaku982Nonsense, Russia is worried about all of Ukraine because they have written the history of Ukraine into the foundation of their history, if Ukraine, and especially Kyiv, is not under the control of Moscow, then the Moscow myth about ancient history Russia is falling apart and then it is not clear who the Russians are and what their history is, Russia is now returning to pre-Petrine times, both historical and religious

[@jarrodgill7576]

Full respect to every single one of them.

[@NathansHVAC]

respect for blackwater in iraqqq too. bang up job.

[@ygreq]

@@NathansHVAC Whataboutism at its finest. Dumb as a rock.

[@Cavebabyberserker]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ChenBeixuancultivatingnshieeet]

@@NathansHVAC go kiss the wagners graves you orc lover

[@ebg7644]

@@NathansHVAC No one cares.

[@malinericson4065]

Thank you all volunteer freedom fighters for helping Ukraine and standing up against evil and narcissistic bully country. May the moon and stars light up your way and mother earth keep you all safe.🙏🏼 Slava Ukraini!// Love and light from Sweden 🙏🏼🇸🇪❤️🇺🇦💪🏼🌻

[@1individeo]

What is Evil?

[@daudimubamziwanda4135]

American and European are Evil which country was colonized by Russia tell me who take slave tell me who killed other leaders tell who evade Iraq,Afghanistan, Libyan don't be selfishness

[@SCOUT-h3h]

You're not very intelligent

[@vkpkck]

​@@1individeoAll of them rest in peace as Ukraine is never going to win

[@alteredbeast7145]

​@@vkpkck😴

[@irusia1574]

Thank you for protecting me and my family together with our soldiers ❤🥺

[@anton_t]

Paid comment

[@простопрохожийчеловек]

Of what???)) Fascism and corruption in your places?

[@nodr469]

Still alive?

[@Mark-jq7re]

God Bless Ukraine 🇺🇦 from Australia 🇦🇺

[@lilu7544]

Thanks for everyone who support my motherland Ukraine ❤️ we are so grateful for any kind of help ❤️

[@mmassehs3251]

Why didn’t ukriane let the eastern Russian speaking ukrianian citizens the the right to seperate?

[@mikehoncho7252]

​​@@mmassehs3251probably for the same reason America didn't let the south succeed

[@ebg7644]

@@mmassehs3251 Because they are Russian interlopers, shipped in from Russia during Soviet times to "dilute" the local population. Ukraine is Ukraine and anyone who doesn't like it should go live in Russia.

[@Nik.B_V]

​@@mmassehs3251никто не хотел отделяться. Эту территорию оккупировала роzzия в 14 году, завозя боевиков, военную технику и просто маргиналов. Кто мог сбежал из ОРДЛО, сбежал от бандитского беспредела и беззакония. Кто не смог - стали заложниками "руzzкого мира".

[@jamesbbengo3306]

Well done selfless heart-felt responsibility to serve and protect the innocent Ukrainians defend Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@dkrawk8309]

NO

[@ebg7644]

Selfless - exactly. They are fighting the good fight.

[@Ludovit110]

Getting paid as a member of an international legion that is fully incorporated into the military = being a mercenary??? Does that mean French Foreign Legion is just a band of mercenaries? What an utter BS.

[@Leadbelly.]

Russia will need more men, lots more.

[@ThatGoat]

Well sir, mercenaries are illegal combatants and you can't be an illegal combatant if you fight for the guys making and upholding the law. Fighting for western/hegemon interest: Selfless heroes! Fighting for Russia/China, whatever: Evil brutish mercenaries. That's how the law works, m'kay?!

[@attilamarics3374]

They are just mercenaries thou.

[@aquilifergroup]

Yes, they are mercenaries, always have been. Where have you been?

[@gordonbossley4185]

If you do any research about the FFL, you'll know that they are issued with a French passport and identity. And employed by the French Army. So no, not mercenaries. Not by law anyway.

[@mishaillich9728]

Excellent job!. Brave warriors!

[@AbuBawa-sw1ut]

🤡

[@nodr469]

merc.

[@petrwindmeijer7542]

Mercenerie so criminal 😂.

[@micaeloliveira2727]

My deepest support for the freedom fighters. All lives are precious and this guy deserves my deepest respect ❤❤❤ my love and support

[@nodr469]

Who the merc? They got bombed

[@northernleigonare]

​@@nodr469still deserves love and respect.

[@jamesewanchook2276]

Righteous cause. They fight for us all. Slava Ukraini! 🇨🇦🇺🇦

[@mikejezek5214]

No they don't. They're unwittingly fighting to secure contracts for corporations on Donbass land. You're cheering for the forced eviction of 5 million+ human beings in Donbass/Luhansk. If the actual Russian army left today the Donbass people would still fight for their freedom against Kiev.

[@schlafcomandanten]

Hail Yaroslav Hunka

[@mikejezek5214]

@@schlafcomandanten Yeah I'm cool with Germany and all that. But Europeans are missing the big picture. The US plays them for fools to weaken the Euro and Europe's global power. Europe should have Russia integrated, just like Portugal or Slovakia is. God put this neighbor, Russia there that desperately wants to be part of Europe, rich in resources that Europe could benefit from. Europe with Russia inside it would be the new global superpower.

[@anypercentdeathless]

Slava Ukrani! Also, makes you wonder how many volunteers-for either side-are Chinese.

[@bobmorane2082]

Killing especially in a foreign country is not righteous they are cowboys that needs to go to jail

[@narniabusiness7810]

Absolute heroes. My boundless respect for all of them.

[@gleestruwe1818]

what a 🥴Russia's coming for ur disrespect 🤕

[@narniabusiness7810]

@@gleestruwe1818 feck off and come back when you can string two words together

[@GuiLOST-lz8su]

NOT HEROES MORE 10K MORE THAN 20 COUNTRIES DIED THIS IS A SHAME

[@RoundBaguette]

​@@gleestruwe1818what??

[@joelrios3704]

Heroes? You should watch their videos, they went there because they are murders thirsty for blood.

[@jerrydietzel2882]

My utmost respect to the legion. I'm sure before volunteering many of your friends and family didnt understand why you wanted to aid Ukraine in their fight, making it very hard to explain. Much love to you all! Slava Ukraini!

[@CheGuevara58]

Only because of money 😊

[@ygreq]

@@CheGuevara58 ​ Dear vatnik. It seems you did not look at this report.

[@CheGuevara58]

@@ygreq vantik- what does it mean?

[@randomguy4116]

Heroyam Slava

[@1000tdiep]

Why not all Ukraine men arm and protect their country? These legions are not thinking, or nothing better do just looking for thrill, nothing to respect about.

[@SiameseFatcat]

Many great battles during the centuries had foreign fighters fighting along the legions of freedom

[@kempaku982]

"Legions of freedom.."? 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@OMOMOMOMOM190]

Sadly most of them we’re labeled as terrorists and vilified by everyone…

[@Helen-px2mv]

​@@kempaku982 yes, freedom. There is one aggressor,russia, who invaded Ukraine, a sovereign country and seeks to exterminate and subjugate Ukrainians

[@Maxizio]

I'm pretty sure that guy in the background at 0:26 is Sainikhesh Ravichandran, an Indian student who was studying in Ukraine then helped defend the country when Russia invaded.

[@mrbaywatch21]

Slava Ukraine from Chicago IL 🇺🇲

[@nodr469]

Another gross warzone

[@mrbaywatch21]

@@nodr469 as long as I don’t get mobilized and have a decent min wage of $15.80 here in the city, whereas I make $21 per hour, and basic street smarts, I’m perfectly fine, thank you for asking. I make more money in one month than a Russian soldier’s family gets for dying on the frontline… I don’t understand people who like Putin lol

[@nandofim]

nodr469 👍 😂🤣

[@777k4]

@@nodr469😂

[@Leo-hwru]

The EU should be ashamed of themselves

[@csh5414]

Go on then, I’ll bite..Why?

[@shawns0762]

Ok Ivan

[@SamPashmi]

Don’t embarrass yourself Ivan 😂😂

[@judyjackson2260]

Thank you to all the brave fighters for Ukraine.

[@sleepy_dobe]

It's a shame that my country has a law that prohibits citizens from volunteering to join in armed conflict overseas. Otherwise, I would definitely join up even though I'm already quite advance in age. I still have all my limbs, and can still move around freely on my own. I may not be fit for the frontlines, but I can certainly still help in the background or as part of the support troops. It's not about being a hero or glory-hunting for me, but standing up against a tyrant, fighting for the freedom of a sovereign country and the international rule of law.

[@sapientum8]

For someone who is already in a quite advanced age, preparing one's soul for transition to the eternal life, through repentance and drawing closer to God, is a far more noble thing than going somewhere with an intention to kill other people, or even to just help others to do so.

[@Poglavnit_Pferdefuhrer]

Go as logistics then. Remember that for every pilot or soldier there's often ten mechanics or cooks 🥴 Nowhere near as glamourous, every bit as necessary!

[@thomaslacornette1282]

At your age, maybe start to read history books and try to understand the world. If you think Putin is a tyrant Napoleon was 100X times worse.

[@sleepy_dobe]

@@thomaslacornette1282 And what relevance does that have here? Napoleon isn't still alive now, is he? He's not leading an army attacking anyone now, is he? I didn't mention Napoleon nor compare Putin to him, nor claim that Napoleon wasn't a tyrant, did I? I also didn't make any reference to France or the French military, did I? Did Napoleon wrong you or your family? Or the French, maybe? Take it up with Macron then. Otherwise, try and keep up with the subject matter currently in discussion.

[@davelane9366]

​@sleepy_dobe if you went, you'd be part of the west's proxy war against Russia that has been provoked by wanting to put another NATO nation on Russias border. Its a matter of time until our leaders get bored as they always do, then they'll move onto the next place to destroy, probably Taiwan.

[@margaretmiranda4882]

Glory to Ukraine....and all the heroes ❤

[@NeubrandGunther-i7x]

Why we answered the call? It's simple,we hate evil,we are not fans of Russia as part of evil, and we care about innocent Ukrainian civilians and others! Slava Ukraine 💙💛💪

[@NorwegianNationalist1]

We? You are not fighting 😂 The American spokesperson for the Ukrainian Armed Forces Sarah Ashton said that most foreigners are only there for the money

[@gorotingodoy1937]

I do agree and look at Putin, he loves Kim Jong Un and China’s Xi. They’re all evil and I hope Trump looses because he’s one of them…

[@livebyyorep]

God, stop watching Star Wars and the Lord of the Ring, there is no evil and good, the world is a little more complicated, kids, study dry facts and not emotional pressure through the media.

[@kempaku982]

😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@ironrye4317]

When 25% of a small town’s population is killed within 3 weeks of occupation, it is hard this event as a “ complicated matter”. Or what about gathering the entire village, 350 people in a 300 sq m basement and keeping them there for a month, with hardly any food or water? Is this a complicated matter to you too?

[@tonydownunder5703]

It doesn’t matter which way you look at it, They are there to help and they should get the support and respect as deserved and needed regardless to the work they do over there in Ukraine 🇺🇦, Coz there doing it for the free world. Show them respect ✊

[@bdtechnija3930]

I salute them God bless

[@anton_t]

God bless the mercenary killers.

[@prof.lsteele6570]

Heroes every last one of them.

[@hello.itsme.5635]

​@@DarkDream-g1vWhy are you fighting Putin's fascist war on the internet and not on the front?

[@Memovox]

Calm down, Bandera.

[@stephenmarr4206]

​@user-cj7xk1vi8u why are you not stuck in the back end of a goat? Much respect for everyone helping Ukraine

[@floridaadventuresports3921]

6:34 no NATO involvement, while showing clips of NATO train soldiers using NATO equipment 😂😂😂

[@davidmurphy563]

@@Memovox No one that isn't working in a Russian troll farmer says "Bandera" No idea what you all have against the man. He was good in Puss in Boots. I'm guessing it was Spy Kids which got you all so riled up.

[@1112viggo]

01:30 Are you actually telling me with a straight face that Hobbit volunteered to go fight Orcs? That´s an amazing coincidence.

[@biornr.4031]

Almost poetic

[@nandofim]

Sure, it wasn't on purpose, it was a "coincidence"... 🤦‍♂️

[@mayalord984]

Thank you ❤ Keep up the spirit Ukraine, you have the justice on your side! ❤🇺🇦

[@JosephHoggang-bk4bk]

They are great freedom fighters💪

[@kjay4680]

U can be 1 go to the front and stop yapping

[@45641560456405640563]

Triggered much?@@kjay4680

[@45641560456405640563]

I think you'll find that Russia invaded Ukraine. Hence Russia is the imperialist power expanding into eastern Europe. If 99.99% of the world stands with Russia - which seems unlikely - then it doesn't bode well for the human race. But tell me - how did those African leaders who went to Russia fare? Did Putin suddenly start up the grain deal again for the welfare of the 99.99% of the world you say support him? Nope.@@Dailyopinion-uo5nw

[@schlafcomandanten]

1980s Afghanistan today Banderitestan

[@45641560456405640563]

Stupidity isn't the best response. Unless your goal is to make yourself look idiotic.@@schlafcomandanten

[@13BulliTs]

What is the difference between a mercenary and a legionary? Legionnaires are members of a state's security apparatus; mercenaries and contractors operate outside its institutions. Just for the lazy Russian troll army, lol

[@FerganaValleyBarlas]

No difference

[@13BulliTs]

@@FerganaValleyBarlas hi lazy troll, did I hit the right snare so you had the need to respond? Please keep responding it makes the message only more visible and YT algorithm does the rest!

[@jimschachtschneider7741]

Agreed. Mercenaries are those that fight for money. A volunteer fights to support a cause they support.

[@csh5414]

@@13BulliTs Give him a break..only 998 more comments to go before he get his his E-cigarette refill.

[@soreeyez]

Online NAT(Orc) troll can't think out of box. Reality is more complicated, but they can't comprehend. 😅

[@rabbit64569]

Hope all these brave souls make it back too there families after the war ends Glory to Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@NathansHVAC]

10 more years

[@Mycrazyjournies]

The one thing that irks me is that they put a person without experience at all as a platoon commander

[@R3ban3]

Well, he has more than two years of real combat experience. Along with some guidance and training while not in combat duty that can be enough to be a platoon commander. There are several similar examples from past wars as well.

[@mikecomfort115]

I’m thinking there isn’t any leadership present in the foreign legion. These guys come and go at will. If they have prior military experience that may help. But bottom line remains every person is there for themselves and trained differently ie German Soldiers differently than Americans. These guys individually train for a few weeks prior to being sent to the front. The units themselves have no training together prior to combat. These guys are simple cannon fodder much appreciated to fill a gap and that is it.

[@TomAndersonfom]

​@mikecomfort115 there is possibility you re-do full trainings again, then you will be much better and confident.

[@mikecomfort115]

@@TomAndersonfomthat isn’t how it works though. They need people on the front lines. They train for two weeks then are sent forward. The members of the legion can leave at any time. Many leave after two weeks or the first engagement. The Ukrainian gov. does not have time to allow for 8 weeks of basic the x amount of time to train in a specific MOS as our Army does. I have one of my Soldiers just volunteered to go over there this is what he told me.

[@TomAndersonfom]

@mikecomfort115 I agree on this with you, I just stated as I've read something about it, since I'm thinking about applying to the Legion. Edit: it was written down somewhere officialy that in case of injuries or illness during the training, you would be sent to the training from scratch once you recover.

[@alonzocalvillo6702]

Respect for all these fighters who go carry their sympathy a step further than what most of us feel.This guy are not content sitting on the sidelines and letting somebody do the fighting.Good Luck to you all.

[@schlafcomandanten]

They all wanted to be like Yaroslav Hunka.

[@mozdickson]

Frank is always good to hear on this. Fair play to those young men, good on you Aussie. Stay safe mate.

[@goodshipkaraboudjan]

@mrlist-ui9mu Hey mate, how'd you get in without prior service experience?

[@karlhaugas9809]

I don't think that these amazing soldiers won't get appreciation from their home country :)❤ Rather they will get much needed appreciation from all over the world and specially from the Ukrain. And I also hope that they will get all the support and help what they need on their mission :) ❤🙏 Slava Ukraini :) LOVE

[@schlafcomandanten]

Slava Yugoslavia

[@CS-ox9hn]

Haha - this country doesn’t exist for 30 years now.

[@schlafcomandanten]

@@CS-ox9hn And why doesn't it exist? .. Because NATO bombed it.

[@yourguilty4465]

​@@schlafcomandantenevery country but Serbia!!!!! Serbia is a joke

[@diaa-yl9zg]

SUCH NAIVE PERSON...

[@svetlanasawyer5470]

Thanks to all the heroes who go thete and put their lives on the line for beat monster putin 😢🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@amirhooshang1269]

The whole world is proud of you all. God bless you.

[@X1GenKaneShiroX]

As an American patriot who has been in the military, I don’t claim to support Ukraine at all. The US literally spent several trillions of dollars aiding Ukraine, which is an awful use of money. I may be a minority here, but my input is to never be understated. Better cut support for Ukraine sooner rather than later.

[@driven5729]

Trillions? What is your source? Brain damage? LMFAO

[@Poglavnit_Pferdefuhrer]

Who do you think will get the contract to rebuild? *Who is America's largest real estate company and who do they donate to?* 😘

[@SamPashmi]

Trillions? Lmao, it hasnt even reached 3% of the annual defence budget 😂😂

[@MegaCeledonia]

Thank you heroes, your participation is appreciated with all my ❤️ heart

[@tambabiango5702]

May the Almighty God blessed those that joined Ukrainian forces to fight against their enemies (Russian).

[@deb4405]

Not true. U.S. Veterans Mental Health Support avails themselves to any Nationality in need from the Ukraine conflict.

[@ryanthompson1981]

That last "expert" is not an expert. Being paid does not make you a mercenary, if you're a uniformed soldier in the regular army of a nation, you're simply a soldier in that army, doesn't matter where you're from. Mexican citizens serving in the US Armed forces are paid, the French foreign legion is paid, the international legion for defense of Ukraine is also paid.

[@kempaku982]

Mercenaries..

[@EdjieboaNova]

Thank you for your coverage. Dallas, Texas 💙🇺🇦

[@ScientificNostalgic]

The genuine heroes. Keep helping. 👏👏👏

[@greatgalaxy2118]

No single country dares fight alone against Russia. History suggests Europe has always fought collectively. Russia is too heavy and MIGHTY to handle alone.....

[@greatgalaxy2118]

@@fleetingfacet lol, you think Russians are losing means you watch CNN/ BBC & DW only. Research more...

[@edilbertodungo1810]

Praise God for legion in Ukraine

[@RR-ms1nv]

To any Ukranian male of fighting age who lives outside of the country, time to return . This guys are a bunch to admired

[@navalfa7291]

What is stopping you going into the trenches?

[@RR-ms1nv]

@@navalfa7291 im.not ukranian

[@Stebetto3]

​@@navalfa7291What is stopping the Ru-Oliarchs sons going to trenches? Maybe they like to pull white lines on the mirror and party in Moscow. While mobniks from poor regions die.... 😂

[@RR-ms1nv]

Called the Urkanian consulate to volunteer, I was told that I needed military experience which I don't have. Let me guess you are Urkanian

[@itworksinua]

Thank you, everyone who respond to the call to defend peace on the planet!

[@benji0030]

Unless it's for oil, than war is ok😂😂😂

[@khusirana7465]

God bless Ukraine 🇺🇦 🇺🇦🇺🇦❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏

[@ragnarone5409]

Respect ! Slava 🇺🇦

[@Bryankips]

[@arturasandriusaitis8832]

Thank You Guys! God Bless and Save You.

[@everypitchcounts4875]

How about covering the story of Daniel Burke a UK citizen fighting for Ukraine's foreign legion killed by other Ukrainian foreign legion fighters.

[@Forrestlynx]

Had to Google him. Hope they can find the guy who murded him. The man Abdelfetah Nourine is suspected for the homicide but is missing.

[@princegroove]

Any true democracy loving civilian would take up arms to combat evil and tyranny. God bless the USA and glory to Ukraine.

[@JamesSmith-je7vf]

I take it there is no evil in the USA and democracy is true. Nobody can seriously believe or argue that out of millions of potential candidates Biden would ever be elected to office in a true democracy.

[@everypitchcounts4875]

Or Constitutional Republic loving civilian

[@jonahdav9589]

the USA is currently being ruled by tyrants who stole the election. You are in a 1984 tyranny and do not know it. Wake up

[@TressLeysaLatozaFBAccount]

My Utmost Respect goes to you International Legion....God bless!❤

[@Differenshit]

They go to help to do something they believe is the right thing to do, maybe some people that go have a selfish motivation as to think it warrants some kind of thanks from someone, but i think most do it from a very pure place. I am very thankful to anyone that is against dictatorships and a totalitarian government like that. Ukraine has been an ethnicity and a largely governing place for a very long time, Zelensky said he would stay when the other presidents has had to run from their own people..... this are facts

[@felixromelu832]

They’re showing us Germany 🇩🇪 for Germany citizens support Ukraine

[@hilltopintegratedfarm1693]

And its not ok if Russia ask from China Cuban N korean Syrian fighters?

[@45641560456405640563]

Well, people tend to think negatively of those joining totalitarian dictatorships that launch wars of conquest. So there is that.....

[@adrien5834]

No, it's not. Russia has invaded and annexed the territory of another state, Russians are the bad guys. Simple enough for you?

[@schlafcomandanten]

@@adrien5834 The US occupy Syria

[@adrien5834]

@@schlafcomandanten Fascinating, but completely irrelevant.

[@SamPashmi]

Ukraine is the one defending itself

[@tacticalsapper]

Support Ukraine. Either give for lethal or non-lethal aid. Everyone is fighting for your freedom too. Don't underestimate this fight, if we do not stop it there it will come to you.

[@ticiusarakan]

we are not came to you, but nato was coming around us

[@richardmaxwell3472]

So the Australian wears desert camo...and is a platoon commander?? Really mate?

[@fastair8546]

The thing about these volunteers is that they are probably extremely good soldiers. It will take a special kind of person to go do this, especially people with no prior military service. Sure some will die in their first week, but I suspect the ones that don't, were made for this kind of war. Perhaps their lack of experience is a benefit in some ways, this is a modern war, the likes we have not seen before, strategies are not the same.

[@myshepspud1]

And artillery is an ultimate equiliser but every volunteer here is worth 10 Russians who don't want to fight.

[@danielwhyatt3278]

Full support to every last one if them. I truly hope more will continue to volunteer.

[@fastair8546]

@@danielwhyatt3278 What's very interesting is that I am seeing more and more strategies in this war that derived from either battlefield or call of duty gameplay. Its surreal to watch people doing in real life what I did in battlefield 10 years ago, and it was implausible in the game, let alone real life....

[@Poglavnit_Pferdefuhrer]

I'm eagerly awaiting the inevitable Flanker skyjacking by parachuting onto it 🤣

[@michaelvainer3350]

This is defender of freedom !

[@no1reallycaresabout2]

1:43 Did not expect an f-bomb so soon 😂

[@kaspernielsen9149]

To all in the international brigades... THANK YOU!

[@nanka2002]

Loved the comment about Georgia's contribution ❤❤❤

[@phil6025]

If I recall correctly, those old Aussie desert DPs were found to light up like a Christmas tree in NV scopes once Australians got to the Middle East, and they're no longer on the inventory. Caleb might do well to burn them.

[@kempaku982]

Lol. Good old Aussie Defence procurement.

[@ArsenicApplejuice]

Nope…

[@dudermcdudeface3674]

"Hobbit" is not wrong: Maintaining direct relationships with other countries and armies is a way more important function of these volunteers for Ukraine than whatever limited combat capability they provide. It's probably why they're used sparingly. Ones who stay a long time would be able to train future ones or even go recruiting back home (within whatever limits exist on it there).

[@herptek]

No nation can expect foreigners to die for them unless they have a commonality of national interest. It would be even wrong to fight for a foreign country with too diverging interests. Helping Ukraine is to hurt Russia, which is in the interests of many of neighbours of Russia.

[@johanmetreus1268]

@@herptek Hurting Russia is an American goal for those who engage in global hegemony . Neighbours are more interested in Kremlin aggression coming to an end. If that requires hurting Russia, so be it, but that is a byproduct.

[@herptek]

@@johanmetreus1268 In the cold geopolitical logic the end of the war is not what weakens Russia the most. Them suffering constant casualties and having to deploy their army in Ukraine means the rest of their neighbors face no threat for the duration of it. Seeking peace is for other reasons, usually humanitarian, rather than strategic. Only if the Ukrainians are seen to be losing and potentially capitulating entirely it would be in everyones interest to see an end to the war. So far this hasn't been the case and only pro-russian or other rather mistaken people are seen to advocate Ukraine terminating the conflict at any cost in peace terms.

[@johanmetreus1268]

@@herptek The geopolitical logic is right on point, but I think you are missing the nuance when it come to those wanting the war to end fast. There is of course the pro-Russian posture of "saving Ukraine" by in effect unconditional surrender to Kremlin, but for the neighbouring countries things are quite different. The on-going war is a constant drain of resources, and also upsets the markets everywhere. Peace and quiet is a good thing. Thus, from our perspective, the best possible outcome would be Ukraine crushing all the Russian forces inside their country so hard and fast that Kremlin falls and a new government less enthusiastic about expansion takes over.

[@herptek]

@@johanmetreus1268 It is rather optimistic to think that Russian government will fall or to change for the better as a result of this, no matter how the war goes. If Russia itself crumbles before the stress imposed by the economic sanctions or other consequences of the war then that is a different thing. It might take a while and people should get used to hard times. Economies can re-orient once it will be clear that there is no going back to how things used to be.

[@anthonydefex]

They will get lots of thoughts and prayers, lip service, thank yous, win hearts and minds of the people, but not much health care or support. You really have to go there being ok with that. Its a big sacrifice. Good luck to them. They are the few good men. They should try to get some patreons or benefactors if they come back injured.

[@teshomeworcho7768]

Glory to 🇺🇦🇺🇸

[@hablah5015]

Salute and respect to the man and woman help in Ukrainian...❤...Philippines

[@user-bi4nm5zp7f]

If its russians than they are called mercenaries if its ukraine they are foreign fighters

[@DUBSTEP_KUSH305]

Glory to Ukraine and the heroes of Ukraine!! 🇺🇦❤!! 🇯🇲! The world stands with Ukraine❤ thx germany for the update❤

[@mb-vk4pb]

FREE PALESTINE

[@theconqueringram5295]

Fighting for a country that isn't their own? These are brave men and are doing their part to fight tyranny. These guys, the rebels in Myanmar and other freedom fighters are earning a place for themselves in history!

[@dasafe8558]

like the Taliban ?

[@ThatGoat]

Fighting for hegemon interest: valiant heroes! Fighting for any other regime: evil mercenaries! Meanwhile international "fighters": Just here to make an honest buck and maybe get to legally kill someone. Yolo.

[@attilamarics3374]

@@dasafe8558 "moderate rebels"

[@jamesmunyaneza2494]

Respect🇺🇦🇺🇦🌎

[@sarcasmo57]

I hope the tanks do well.

[@SaintEcliptus]

Dude any of you catch the Nigel(Wild Thorberries) Patch 😂. So sick

[@PDC1776]

They actually sent Nigel Thornberry 😂, SMASHING!

[@gb1178]

I totally disagree. The Ukrainians will always remember the foreigners who sacrificed their lives for their country. They will never be forgotten. As of now, over 400 have been killed and many more wounded. Ukraine remembers and looks after the wounded. To say that there will be no thanks from Ukraine is an absolute lie! Stratigic studies guy, get your facts right!

[@goodshipkaraboudjan]

I think he means more so in the case of the level of care. Australians wounded in Afghanistan for example were treated in country then flown to either British hospitals in Cyprus or US ones in Germany for surgery then on returning home get life long medical care. Something that Ukraine is probably unable to give even if they wanted to.

[@HowlingWo1f]

No more of our money to go to Ukraine for as long as Americans at home are still suffering, and Ukraine, not agreeing to anti-corruption oversight

[@themastermason1]

I'm loving Caleb List's Nigel Thornberry shoulder patch.

[@alanccvoo]

hope the war ends soon

[@jamescraig6036]

A tremendous amount of inaccuracies. Most volunteers are paid, and they are not considered mercenarys unless they are paid more than what a Ukrainian national would be paid.

[@adrianappleyard4005]

When they come home their countries need to support them as they would their own troops. Recognition and respect those who put their lives on the line for others.

[@TheGesox]

Ukraine should pay for them. I Personally find it suspicious if somebody would volounteer to kill other people.

[@angelachanelhuang1651]

u.s. citizenship laws

[@joeos4087]

True Spartans.god walks beside them all.

[@briant5685]

where were they to defend innocent iraqis against their own governments..??

[@45641560456405640563]

The innocent Iraqis were mainly killed by other innocent Iraqis.

[@narniabusiness7810]

Where were you during WW2????

[@Poglavnit_Pferdefuhrer]

In elementary school? 🤪

[@SamPashmi]

Iraq shouldn’t have attacked us

[@RadioYui]

2:40 his patch is legendary haha

[@darrencorrigan8505]

Thanks, DW News.

[@williamlai29]

1:03 DW News: Why soldiers in Ukraine’s International Legion answered the call? Eberhardt: I didn't really have better things to do back home, its a boring job.... Me: What kind a job is it that would make you wanna stand in front of a Russian firing squad instead?!?

[@hungvo6957]

Obligation for humanity. These foreign fighters desrve respect and appreciation. Thank you guys

[@soreeyez]

NAT(Orc) ain't humans.

[@WyattKirchner-s2v]

Soon as I get out of jail, I'm going

[@____NOVA____]

Great video. It's good to see people who matter for a change.

[@TheWildEntrepreneur]

Glory to ALL of you 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@ivantoxie]

12:12 Excuse me Jean Francois Ratekle but you are wrong. The foreign fighters are paid. As enlisted members of the Armed Forces of Ukraine they do get paid and no it does not make them mercenaries as you stated. Soldiers get paid guy.

[@Aphichat.]

Dont worried about pay. Just give them couple of Anti tank missile. That is pretty much 3-4 year works of money.

[@tomcares1178]

Where do we sign up? I wanna go there to help Ukraine

[@goodshipkaraboudjan]

Google it, they no longer take people without service experience though.

[@speedytrumpzales6350]

It's all about the money, you can call them whatever you want "volunteers" "freedom fighters" "international legion" in the end they all are mercenaries

[@Forrestlynx]

Actuly the difference is clear in the Geneva convention. Mercenarys are not counted as combatents but volenters are. They have rights as POW just as some of the volenters Russia are using.