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Put me in the "sucks to be them, but not our problem" camp.
They knew the risks going there, so they have to face the consequences without our government having to go out of their way to bail them out of this mess.
Such persons are not protected by POW statute and, usually, have quick court martial and penalty. Unless they will be exchanged for some valued POWs from the other side.
Mercenary is a mercenary.
What defines a mercenary? Or more specifically, what defines a member of the military protected by POW status? Once they are wearing the uniform of Ukraine and following the orders of Ukrainian leadership, are they then ordinary soldiers?
Foreign mercenaries are being offered $2,000 (£1,512) a day to fight against Russian troops as part of the new foreign legion, according to reports.
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Ukrainian officials have claimed up to 16,000 soldiers had come forward after visa requirements were waved in order to attract troops.
Foreign mercenaries are being offered $2,000 (£1,512) a day to fight against Russian troops as part of the new foreign legion, according to reports.
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Ukrainian officials have claimed up to 16,000 soldiers had come forward after visa requirements were waved in order to attract troops.
Sounds dubious to me. Here is what I think.
1 In country Ukrainians would demand being paid also after hearing that
2 any funds the Ukraine government has will go to Ukrainians first probably
3 Any supplies, logistics, weapons and medical care will go to Ukrainians first
4 if captured or wounded Ukrainian government will see foreigners as a liability
What defines a mercenary? Or more specifically, what defines a member of the military protected by POW status? Once they are wearing the uniform of Ukraine and following the orders of Ukrainian leadership, are they then ordinary soldiers?
They are now part of Ukraine's army...not residents of Ukraine but hired on for $$$.
So it's up to Zelensky to "do something".
A mercenary is a "gun for hire" and that's what these Americans did...get hired by Ukraine to fight for them...can't beat $2K a day.
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