Serbian Mercenaries in Ukraine: Adrenaline Rush or Criminal Drama?
Are Serbian mercenaries in Ukraine heroes seeking adventure or criminals? Military analysts Aleksandar Radić and retired Colonel Milan Jolović reveal the dark and adrenaline-fueled side of Serbian volunteers fighting on Russia’s side.
Mercenaries or Volunteers?
Serbian law clearly treats mercenaries as foreign fighters, and fighting in Ukraine is a criminal offense punishable by heavy prison sentences. Despite this, many Serbs hide their identities and go to war driven by adrenaline, adventure, and self-fulfillment rather than ideology or money. They are not “dogs of war,” but people on society’s margins, eager to prove themselves and seek thrills.
The Russian Passport Trap
Those who stay in Russia receive Russian citizenship but face legal problems under Serbian law. Volunteers who expose themselves on the battlefield later live under the protection of a Russian passport, which can have serious consequences.
Diversity of Foreign Mercenaries
Russia recruits foreign mercenaries from all over the world — from Black and Asian fighters to Muslims, who have an easier path to citizenship. Serbian mercenaries are just part of this colorful army.
Adrenaline and Adventure as Main Motives
Colonel Jolović emphasizes that the common motive for volunteers worldwide is adrenaline, adventure, and challenge. Money and ideology are often secondary. Many lack military experience and go to the front as social outsiders eager to prove themselves.
Tragic Consequences and Uncertainty
Dejan Berić, who mediates the arrival of Serbian volunteers on the Russian side, reveals that families of the dead often do not receive information because bodies are not found. Many are missing, and the missing status can last indefinitely.
Conclusion: An Adventure with a Deadly Price
Serbian mercenaries in Ukraine are not just fighters — they are people seeking excitement but often face deadly dangers and legal troubles. Their story is dark, full of adrenaline, but also tragedy.
So, what do you think? Heroes or naive thrill-seekers playing with fire? Drop a comment, maybe you know someone who went there or have your own take on this controversial topic!
