16.000 de voluntari străini luptă pentru Ucraina. Militarii provin din cel puțin 72 de țări • Newsweek România

Approximately 16,000 foreign volunteers are currently serving in Ukraine's Defense Forces, hailing from at least 72 countries. The Ukrainian Military Ombudsman reported that nearly 40% of these volunteers are from Latin American countries. Since the Ombudsman's office began operations, it has received over 300 complaints from foreign military members and their families. A dedicated working group addresses issues affecting these volunteers, including salary disputes and medical care. Additionally, Colombia's government has recently increased military salaries, which may influence the number of volunteers considering service in Ukraine.