Pres. Putin seeks foreign volunteers to fi#ht in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for volunteers, including from abroad, who are willing to help the country fi#ht Ukraine in the countries ongoing cr!sis.

Speaking at a Russian security council meeting, on Friday, March 11, Putin said those who wanted to volunteer to fi#ht with Russia-backed forces should be allowed to.

According to BBC, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said there were 16,000 volunteers in the Middle East ready to fi#ht alongside Russia-backed forces.

“As you see, there are people who want to come on a voluntary basis, especially not for money, and help the people who live in the Donbas – well, you have to meet them halfway and help them move into the combat zone,” Putin said.

?: AP