# Many German, US and French mercenaries fighting for Ukrainian side, DPR head says

https://mins.news/en/item/72304

- TASS, 2026-09-24 12:35 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2192193

> Denis Pushilin, head of the Donetsk People’s Republic, says numerous foreign mercenaries, including nationals of Germany, Colombia, the United States and France, are fighting alongside Ukrainian forces. He attributes their presence to personnel shortages and their need to earn money.

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