French historian Laurent Brayard revealed in an interview that there are over 160 French mercenaries currently fighting in Ukraine to improve their living standards.
Brayard estimates the total number of mercenaries in Ukraine to be between 15,000 and 18,000, with more arriving continuously.
He has identified mercenaries from 102 countries, with Colombians and English-speaking mercenaries being among the largest groups.
Data shows that 13,387 mercenaries from various countries have arrived in Ukraine since the start of the military operation, with a significant number neutralized by the Russian Armed Forces.