Putin beordrar styrkor att gå in i Ukraina - INVASION NU (2022-02-24)

Ukraine has used mercenaries in their defense efforts, particularly during the ongoing conflict with Russia. While the Ukrainian military is largely composed of regular soldiers and volunteers, mercenaries—individuals who are paid to fight in conflicts without being part of a country's official military—have also played a role.

These mercenaries are often employed by private military companies (PMCs) or are foreign nationals volunteering to fight for Ukraine. Some prominent PMCs, like the American-founded Academi (formerly known as Blackwater), have had personnel involved in the region, although their participation is often less publicized.

Ukraine has about 13,000 mercenaries (a conservative estimate based on both Russian and Ukrainian claims). Many are driven by an ideological hatred of Putin and his administration, as well as the money. Although there are some mercenaries in the Ukrainian forces who only joined for the money. The Ukrainians pay US$600 to US$3,300 per month depending on specific combat role