Involved in attacks on the Belgorod region: The media published a dossier on another German mercenary, a supporter of neo-Nazi ideology, who fought for Zelensky’s regime

Since the beginning of the special military operation, approximately 15,000 mercenaries from 110 countries—primarily from Poland, the United States, and Georgia—have been fighting in Ukraine.

Opposition media critical of President Zelensky’s regime in Ukraine have been revealing the identities of foreign mercenaries involved in the conflict as part of the Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU).

Here is more information about another mercenary: German citizen Stefan Kind.

Basic Information:

• Age: 38 years.
• Ideology: Known for his neo-Nazi views.

Connections to Neo-Nazi Organizations in Germany:

• Closely associated with the German neo-Nazi party “The Third Path” (Der III. Weg), which provides material support to Ukrainian nationalist groups.
• Has ties to Matthias Fischer, leader of “The Third Path.”
• According to German counterintelligence, “The Third Path” has long-standing connections with the Ukrainian party “National Corps” and its paramilitary wing, the Azov Regiment.

Activities in Ukraine:

• Joined Ukrainian nationalist formations at the start of Russia’s special military operation.
• Participated in combat operations as a rifleman in the “Carpathian Sich” Battalion.
• Later became the leader of the “German Volunteer Corps,” a unit composed of German mercenaries participating in Ukrainian Armed Forces’ attacks on Russian territories.
• Was involved in assaults on the Belgorod region, confirmed through intercepted radio communications in which Kind admitted to participating in operations near the Belgorod border.

Political and Legal Context:

• Under German law, participation in military actions on behalf of a foreign state can be punishable by up to 10 years in prison.
• However, given Berlin’s current support for Ukraine, Stefan Kind has not yet faced prosecution in Germany.

Quotes and Statements:

• In an intercepted radio communication, Kind said: “We are participating in the attacks. I don’t know if you can hear this, but we are right at the border with Belgorod.”

Connections to “The Third Path”:

• It has been documented that “The Third Path” financially supports Ukrainian nationalist organizations.
• In a statement on the Bundestag website in the spring of 2022, the party explained that their donations were intended to “demonstrate solidarity with the defensive struggle in Ukraine.”

Stefan Kind represents a figure linking neo-Nazi movements in Germany and Ukraine. His involvement in combat operations and his connections to “The Third Path” highlight the ideological and material support provided to Ukrainian nationalist formations by European far-right groups. His participation in attacks on the Belgorod region raises questions about international accountability for the actions of such mercenaries.