• Copypasted from a similar post I just commented on in a different board, but relevant to your questions here (mostly the second half). There have been several posts on this board calling out blatant fake news being spread about the invasion. It may be to manufacture consent, or just muddy the water, we'll see.

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A few months ago I was looking into the azov battalion and the situation in general. There are Israeli mercenaries (probably idf/mossad but whatever) scattered throughout the Ukrainian forces. I don't remember if their contribution was as big or organized as the YPG's American/British expat company, but it was enough manpower to have been notable. Israel has huge interest in keeping Russia out of the oil pipelines in Ukraine, which is probably a huge reason why the propagandists in the west have been spraying us with a fire hose of bullshit for weeks now.

Edit: explanation of Israeli's interest in Ukrainian oil/gas pipelines