05/07/2026
📰 🌐 🇺🇦 Ukraine is moving to streamline its foreign volunteer program under a new centralized unit.
This initiative, proposed by Kyrylo Budanov, aims to rebuild and professionalize the volunteer infrastructure following the shortsighted dismantling of the original International Legion structure in recent months.
With reports indicating that nearly 28,000 foreign nationals have joined russian forces, this reorganization is a critical move to ensure Ukraine remains a competitive and professional destination for international defenders.
Crucially, this does not affect the HUR International Legion (Defense Intelligence), which continues to operate as usual.
The goal of the new center is to ensure that all other foreign nationals receive consistent training and logistical support throughout their service.
📌 Read more about the initiative here:
https://united24media.com/war-in-ukraine/foreign-fighter-recruitment-to-be-centralised-in-new-ukrainian-hub-18505
Ukraine is working to establish a unified coordination center designed to manage the recruitment of foreign nationals for military service.