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Foreign Fighters in Ukraine

This chapter examines the motivations and experiences of foreign volunteers, particularly from Latin America, who enlist to fight in Ukraine's ongoing conflict. It highlights their idealism, economic necessity, and the harsh realities they face in military training and on the front lines. Through personal accounts, the chapter illustrates the deep emotional ties and sacrifices these individuals make, as well as their struggles with bureaucratic challenges and the toll of warfare.

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