President Donald Trump's recent false claims that Ukraine started the war with Russia have stirred strong reactions among American volunteers fighting alongside the Ukrainian army. Despite the lack of official US military support on the ground, many American veterans have joined the conflict following Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022.
Several US soldiers currently stationed on the front lines were contacted for their opinions. While some declined to comment to avoid further complicating the situation, others expressed concerns about potential repercussions from the US government. Those who did speak out unanimously disagreed with Trump's assertions.
