Ukraine is betting on abroad volunteers. See where most of them come from

03.11.2025 tysol/ukrain-set-on-foreign-choices

In the face of expanding shortages of staff at the front with Russia, Ukraine alleviates the rules of accepting abroad volunteers. Most recruits come from countries in South America. According to Die Welt, cited by dw.com, some companies are already almost exclusively formed by Colombians, Chileans or Brazilians. Many of them have no military experience, But their function becomes crucial for Kiev. [sic !? md]

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Latin Recruit in Ukrainian Infantry

Journalists ‘Die Welt’ They describe a secret training centre where the army of Ukraine prepares foreigners to fight on the front.

• Among them is even 2 thousandColombians.
• Volunteers from Chile and Brazil.

After the Russian invasion began in February 2022, president Volodymyr Zelenski openly called on foreigners to support Ukraine's defence. As estimated by the Ukrainian portal Hromadske, about 8,000 abroad volunteers have so far supplied land forces – 40% of them are to come from South America.

The drone war, but the front is won by people

Although Ukraine develops offensive technologies – especially drones – this the maintenance of the defensive line inactive depends on the infantry.
That's why most of the fresh recruits from South America are going to specified branches.

The Army faces deficiency of soldiers:

• Men over 25 are mainly mobilised.
• The bonus program for 18–24-year-olds has limited effects.

As a result, recruitment criteria have been relaxed – present Those without military experience are besides admitted.

Motivation: Money and the Future After the War

For many abroad volunteers, fighting is simply a chance for social promotion and household safety.
The abroad soldier can number on approx. EUR 3000 per month, which is more than the wage in the army, among others, of Colombia.