[MeganC]

And what will Russia do if they can prove that NATO volunteers went to Ukraine?

Hmm?

[desertsolitaire]

This is an existential question. The answer affects whether this continues and increase or not.

[xkaydet65]

What defines a NATO Volunteer. Some fellow from Belgium looking for some action and a payday? Or an actual unit from the armed force of a NATO country? We’re the Eagle Squadron fliers mercy? How did Germany treat Eagle POWs? The AVG were actual mercy flying aircraft provided by the US. While their first engagement was not until 12/20/41, their existence was well known so I suppose one could argue that Pearl Harbor was a justified act of defense on the part of Nippon. There were so many mercy in Africa in the 60s that Hollywood made movies about them. Anyway unless you can prove actual NATO units are fighting in Ukieville, the nationality of a fighter is sort of meaningless.

[Chad C. Mulligan]

Moscow makes a claim, based on nothing. Hindustan Times prints it and suddenly it’s fact?

[CapandBall]

And what will Russia do if they can prove that NATO volunteers went to Ukraine? Hmm?

No quarter for mercs, kill ‘em if captured. Hmm? Sound good? How about parole them for your tax dollars?

[Kazan]

And what will Russia do if they can prove that NATO volunteers went to Ukraine?

Kill them.

[linMcHlp]

Marine veteran killed in Ukraine was ‘fearless,’ his commander says 12/01/2023

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Veteran Lance Cpl. Joel David Beal had been fighting for Ukraine with the volunteer group Chosen Company since February or March, company commander Ryan O’Leary told Marine Corps Times on Nov. 24.

While fighting in Pervomais’ke in Donetsk Oblast, Beal was hit by a mortar round after jumping out of his trench in an attempt to destroy a Russian infantry vehicle that was attacking his comrades, O’Leary said.

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Marine Veteran Ethan Hertweck Died Helping Ukraine. Now, His Family Begins the Daunting Task of Bringing Him Home. 01/10/2024

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Ethan Hertweck, 21, died in Ukraine on Dec. 8, according to his parents, nearly two weeks before he was scheduled to return home to Springfield, Missouri, after his second trip to volunteer in the country currently under brutal invasion by Russia since early 2022.

Hertweck initially left the U.S. just weeks after Russia invaded Ukraine, finding a calling for what his parents described as a lifelong desire to help those in need. The Marine veteran, who trained in Ukraine as a medic, joined a unit that ended up deep in the front lines, and Hertweck died during what would have been his last mission in the country.