Ukraine has approved a new framework for recruiting and supporting foreign volunteers, aiming to standardize how non-Ukrainian fighters enter service.Under the new rules, only Ukrainian-registered companies that pass a government vetting process will be allowed to work with foreign volunteers. According to the Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov, these companies must meet legal and security criteria, have no links to Russia and face no sanctions, and pay a Hr.5 million (roughly $112.444) security deposit before they can operate in this field. JOIN US ON TELEGRAMFollow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official.Once accredited, the companies will be responsible for guiding volunteers through every step – from first contact to signing a contract with Ukraine’s armed forces.“Our goal is to scale up the involvement of foreign volunteers and create a transparent, clear support mechanism,” Fedorov said, adding that “this will allow us to systematically strengthen combat units while preserving the lives of Ukrainian service members.”How the new mechanism worksAuthorities say the goal is to make the system more transparent while expanding the pool of motivated foreign recruits. By putting professional companies under clear obligations, Kyiv hopes to improve screening, ensure proper documentation, and provide consistent support to candidates, while avoiding the informal or ad hoc arrangements that sometimes characterized earlier waves of foreign enlistment.