Ryan O'Leary
IrelandmilitaryMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Ryan O'Leary is the commander of Chosen, a unit of foreign volunteers fighting in Ukraine. He has highlighted the challenges of retaining foreign fighters, noting that many leave after their initial six-month contracts, which undermines the effectiveness of the training and resources invested in them. O'Leary advocates for longer contracts to encourage foreign soldiers to stay and serve, reflecting the ongoing recruitment efforts of Ukraine to fill personnel shortages caused by prolonged conflict.
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Ryan O'Leary is the commander of the Chosen Company, a volunteer unit fighting for Ukraine.
Louth man sentenced by Russia to serve 14-year sentence in maximum-security penal colony – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-31
Ryan O'Leary, the leader of the volunteer unit 'Chosen', explained that the problem lies not only in attracting new soldiers.
„Business Insider“: Ukraina bando papildyti kariuomenę užsieniečiais, tačiau susiduria su problema
Lithuania· 2026-07-06
Ryan O'Leary, the commander of the Chosen company, states that many foreign fighters leave immediately after their six-month contract expires.
Ucraina vrea ca jumătate dintre infanteriști să fie voluntari străini. Ce salarii oferă Kievul pentru a lupta cu rușii
Romania· 2026-07-05
