American volunteer soldiers fighting in Ukraine say that they feel "betrayed" by their own country after the US halted military aid and stopped sharing intelligence with Kyiv in early March. "Never have I ever thought that I would be listening to any US public figure " let alone the president " openly declare support for an aggressor," said Goldfish, a 33-year-old Alaskan currently serving with the 25th Airborne Brigade.
"If we stand here now on the side of the oppressor, literally telling Ukraine, either submit or cease to exist, that's not peace, that's subjugation."
While the exact number of US volunteer soldiers fighting in various units in Ukraine is unknown to the public, at least 50, including about 40 US military veterans, were killed in action as of Feb 2024, according to "Task and Purpose." A 2025 CNN investigation revealed that more than 20 are missing in action on the front line.
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