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

A group of people answered a call for help from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy - to join the fight against Russia's invasion.
The International Legion includes soldiers from many countries who have fought and died alongside Ukrainians.
DW’s Mathias Bölinger visited some of the International Legion fighters who had just come back from the front.

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[wfb.subtraktor]

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.

[terrihepworth]

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.

[bachristus]

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

[freedomfirst]

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

[jarrodgill]

Full respect to every single one of them.

[malinericson]

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 🙏🏼🇸🇪❤️🇺🇦💪🏼🌻

[rl]

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

[jimschachtschneider]

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.

[micaeloliveira]

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

[nONLY_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!

[irusia]

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

[Mark-jqre]

God Bless Ukraine 🇺🇦 from Australia 🇦🇺

[lilu]

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

[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.

[narniabusiness]

Absolute heroes. My boundless respect for all of them.

[jerrydietzel]

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!

[jamesbbengo]

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

[jamesewanchook]

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

[judyjackson]

Thank you to all the brave fighters for Ukraine.

[SiameseFatcat]

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