# 28,000 foreigners reportedly fighting for Russia from 130 countries

https://mins.news/en/video/42132

- TRT World, 2026-09-02 13:48 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hJuoowM52A

> Thousands of foreign fighters are serving on both sides of the Russia-Ukraine war. Ukraine reports nearly 16,000 volunteers from 72 countries, while Russia is estimated to have about 28,000 recruits from more than 130 nations. Military analyst Glen Grant offers his assessment.

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