History With Hilbert | Why is Russia hiring Syrian Mercenaries to Fight in Ukraine? @historywithhilbert | Uploaded March 2022 | Updated October 2024, 5 hours ago.
Following a week of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the Ukrainian government announced the creation of the 'Ukrainian Foreign Legion' and invited volunteers with military experience from around the world to come to Ukraine to fight against the Russians. Last week, the Russian government's press secretary announced that Russia would be employing the services of Syrian mercenaries from Bashar Al-Assad's army to join the fighting in Ukraine. In this video we'll explore why Russia wants Syrian troops, what this means for the conflict, and how these might be used.

Red Cross Ukraine Crisis Appeal:
donate.redcross.org.uk/appeal/ukraine-crisis-appeal

UN Refugee Agency:
unhcr.org/uk

Unicef:
unicef.org.uk/donate/donate-now-to-protect-children-in-ukraine/?gclid=CjwKCAiAyPyQBhB6EiwAFUuakuFatpEvbxaRmTOlMY3Nwo3fVVpq2UOrNSikxREc9wQtIkYt6nUkRhoC2eUQAvD_BwE

Music Used:
Desert City - Kevin MacLeod
Sunday Dub - Kevin MacLeod

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