The first foreign fighters have arrived in Ukraine to help defend the country against the Russian invasion, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Highlights
- First foreign fighters have arrived in Ukraine to help defend against Russian invasion.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky: “The first 16,000 are already on their way to protect freedom and life for us, and for all” He did not specify where the fighters have come from, but praised allies for sending weapons to Ukraine.
- Zelenski also announced a plan to rebuild the country after the war, saying a program has been set up to assist Ukrainians who have lost jobs and promised that all pensions will be paid to those who lost their jobs in the war.
- The US and UK have instructed citizens otherwise, while sending help in the form of weapons.