i think the ukranians don't have all that many foreigners. But i think it helps cultivate the sense of international sympathy and support. This is in some ways like the international brigades of the spanish civil war, a cause that is seen as righteous. And its attracted attention from all across europe. On the russian side, do you think these paid troops, these mercenaries, are as effective as trained soldiers? Well, i think they have some advantages, john.

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