# Inside Ukraine’s Foreign Legion — An American Veteran’s Story-- Carl Larson on Talking Ukraine Podcast #33

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Podcast: [Talking Ukraine Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/talking-ukraine-podcast-7052537)
Published: 2026-03-25T20:52:09+00:00
Episode link: https://TalkingUkraine.podbean.com/e/inside-ukraine-s-foreign-legion-%e2%80%94-an-american-veteran-s-story-carl-larson-on-talking-ukraine-podcast-33/
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Duration seconds: 3597

## Resource

In this episode of The Talking Ukraine Podcast, American Iraq War veteran Carl Larson joins me to discuss his experience serving in Ukraine’s International Legion during the early days of Russia’s full-scale invasion. We talk about his time on the ground, what motivated him to join the fight, and why he believes Ukraine’s struggle matters for American and global security. Carl also shares insights into his current work supporting Ukraine through his initiatives, Defense Tech Ukraine and European Action for Ukraine, and offers perspective on emerging technologies and developments shaping the war today. https://defensetechforukraine.org/

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