Foreign Legion Soldiers on Fighting for Ukraine: 'We Will Fight Until Ukraine is Free'

Russian Intentions and the War

• 🇷🇺 Soldiers believe that everything coming from Russia is fake and that they have no intention of ending the war.
• 💰 The primary motivations cited for Russia's actions are power and money, not genuine peace.
• 💔 Evidence for this includes continued bombardments of civilians, indicating a disregard for human life.

International Support for Ukraine

• 🌍 Foreign aid to Ukraine is considered very good, but there's always potential for more support to be provided.
• 🤝 The soldiers have made friends from diverse countries including New Zealand, Brazil, Chile, Peru, Argentina, Mexico, Spain, the United States, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Germany, and Canada.

Motivation for Fighting

• 🛡️ The core reason individuals from other nations fight for Ukraine is the human instinct to defend the weaker or those in greater need.
• 💸 While some may mention financial incentives offered by Ukraine, the deeper motivation is a desire to protect those who need it most, even at personal risk.

Prospects for Peace

• 🕊️ Soldiers express skepticism about Russia's calls for negotiation, viewing them as insincere and aimed at consolidating power.
• 🗺️ They believe Russia's desired peace is one that is convenient for them, likely involving the annexation of all Ukrainian territory.
• ⏳ Having been in Ukraine for over a year, soldiers who initially expected a swift end to the war now recognize that the aggressor nation is unwilling to cease hostilities.