Croatia allows participation in the war on the condition that the constitutional order of that country is not violated, its territorial integrity is undermined and mercenary is not involved. However, it is legal for Belgian citizens to enlist under Belgian law. [240], On 7 March 2022, Time reported Spanish nationals had enlisted at the Ukrainian consulate in Barcelona. Contact the Ukrainian embassy in your country, and ask to join the Ukraine International Legion. The Ukrainian so-called "foreign territorial defense legion" was replenished with "volunteers" from Japan. By Howard Altman and Philip Athey. [11] Other foreign volunteer battalions in the Ukrainian military included the Dzhokhar Dudayev Battalion and Sheikh Mansur Battalionboth formed by anti-Russian and anti-Ramzan Kadyrov Chechens,[15] and the Tactical group "Belarus" (formed by anti-Lukashenko Belarusians). [228][229] The Ukrainian Embassy declined to verify the number of South Korean volunteer soldiers who have departed for Ukraine, citing "security reasons". I had to come & do what I can do best, do what I can do to protect Ukrainian people" Freedom is a choice. Andr Hack Bahi was killed on June 4 while helping fellow volunteers escape during fighting in the Luhansk region. [238] The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency is in the process of adding his name to a no-fly list. Malcolm Nance, Dennis Diaz and Willy Joseph Cancel: Their experiences one fatal offer a sobering view of Americans in the International Legion of the Territorial Defense of Ukraine. This was reported by the Office of the President of Ukraine.. Earlier, about 70 volunteers were going to Ukraine, of which about 50 were former servicemen of the Japan Self-Defense Forces. In Ukrainian publics, a video is distributed, on President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his address that early on February 24, 2022, Russia launched a new military operation against . . . [266] He was detained upon his return to the UK on 21 March. [38][39][bettersourceneeded][original research? He claimed that the Turkish authorities had asked Ukraine not to accept any Turkish citizens into its Foreign Legion. It is not illegal for a foreign country to recruit people in Israel. Finland's Ministry for Foreign Affairs has said that it has no information regarding how many people from Finland have left to join the fight in Ukraine. [213] It was further reported that Abelen was recruited to the LSSG. Ukraine's conflict with Russia is an interstate conflict of "national survival" against annexation, as was Finland's with the Soviet Union. As of November 2022, volunteers from the legion were recruited from 60 countries. Noman elebicihan posted", "Who Are the Americans Who Went to Fight in Ukraine? According to Ukrainian officials, at least 16,000 foreigners have already registered with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's International Legion of Territorial Defense, and many have . 1. [129], In early March 2022, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen urged Cambodians not to travel to Ukraine and fight with Ukrainians in the legion. "- Georgian Radio Free reported.[164]. The paper also claims that one of the unit's commanders is an alleged former member of a criminal organization from Poland, wanted at home for fraud: the Legion's fighters accuse him of abusing power by ordering soldiers to loot shops, threatening soldiers with a gun, and sexually harassing the legion's female medics. Scott Sibley was killed on April 22, 2022, during fighting in Mykolaiv from mortar bombardment[270] while 19-year-old Jordan Gatley was killed in fighting against Russian troops in Severodonetsk alongside Ukrainian troops. 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Brendan Hoffman for CNN The regiment expresses its sincere condolences to the relatives", " ", " ", "American killed fighting alongside Ukrainian forces in Ukraine", "2 Americans dead in eastern Ukraine: Officials", "Exclusive: U.S. [245] However, he was advised by Ukrainian embassy staff in Vilnus, Lithuania to instead help the refugees in Poland. ", "International Brigades for Ukraine? [61] Despite this, an unknown number of Vietnamese military veterans have expressed their desire to help the Ukrainians. On 28 February, the president Milo Zeman stated he would be in favor of allowing potential volunteers to join the newly formed Ukrainian legion. What we need are experienced, seasoned fighters," said Damien Magrou, spokesperson for the International Legion of Territorial Defense of Ukraine, in a March 15 interview with CTV. 2 min read. [37], The Prime Minister of Moldova, Natalia Gavrilia, was asked during a press conference on 28 February 2022 whether citizens of Moldova can join the International Legion. Some volunteers cited Ukraine's quickness to recognize Croatia's independence in 1991 as a causus belli to join Ukraine. F. oreign mercenaries are being offered $2,000 (1,512) a day to fight against Russian troops as part of the new foreign legion, according to reports. 25 to 30 supported Ukraine and 25 to 30 supported the Donbas separatists. He also did not specify how many of the foreign volunteers have arrived in Ukraine. They will join Zelensky's new International Legion of the Territorial Defense of Ukraine They are joined by three Brits and a German troop, and are all NATO-trained Separately, 60 British . [10], Some foreign volunteers came to Ukraine much earlier, in 2014, to join the fight against the pro-Russian separatists as members of Ukrainian volunteer battalions that have been created after the start of the War in the Donbas. The International Legion of Territorial Defense of Ukraine (Ukrainian:. [268], In September 2022, five British nationals, including two who were sentenced to death, were freed from Russian captivity in a prisoner swap with Ukrainian forces. Rspunsul premierului", "Montenegro Urged to Prevent Volunteer Fighters Going to Ukraine", "Nederlanders willen vechten in Oekrane: 'Ik ben fit en sterk, nietsdoen is geen optie', "There is little to stop New Zealanders leaving to fight in Ukraine but few legal protections if they do", "Frivillige melder seg til Ukraina - lovleg for nordmenn krige i ukrainsk uniform", "Foreigners Fighting for Ukraine Elicit Scorn, Ambivalence, Support From Governments", "Czy Polak moe walczy za Ukrain w legionie cudzoziemskim? NATO has been sharing intelligence with the Ukrainian government. [242] Among these volunteers, three people are of Swiss nationality. [37] Moldova discourages its citizens from enlisting into the legion. No doubts.No politics.The battle against Russia is the battle for y. Indian domestic law clearly bars foreign fighters under Chapter VI, Section 121-130 of the Indian Penal Code. [219], Polish citizens may join the army of foreign countries only after approval of a written application by the Polish Ministry of National Defense. It is illegal for Austrian citizens to enlist in the International Legion under Austrian law. Mamulashvili also claimed they were waiting on the arrival of about 2030 other Albanian volunteers who have applied to join the war in Ukraine. [258], Liz Truss, then Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom said "the people of Ukraine are fighting for freedom and democracy, not just for Ukraine but also for the whole of Europe because that is what President Vladimir Putin is challenging. The Turkish authorities have not commented on Turkish citizens joining the war in Ukraine. [82], On 4 March 2022, the Ukrainian embassy in the Hague declined to comment on the number of Dutch volunteers. He is certain Dutch citizens have perished during the fighting. [4], Candidates are advised to contact the Defense Attach of the Ukrainian Embassy in their respective country. Algeria discourages its citizens from enlisting. Italian law does not forbid enlistment in a foreign army, although there are provisions banning the organisation of said enlistment, as well as mercenaries. [254][255] His Japanese friend Dobure (Japanese: ) in lament also died in action on 9 November. See the Embassy's website for additional information). Israeli law has a provision forbidding citizens from joining a foreign military, with a potential punishment of up to three years in prison. Kuleba withheld further demographic details, because several nations forbid their citizens from fighting for foreign governments. [4] Write an application for enlistment. [142], Prior to the formation of International Legion, Balkan Insight reported that 2030 Croatians joined the Ukrainian Azov Battalion to fight in the War in the Donbas in 20142015. [263] The Times reported that over 150 former paratroopers who served in the War in Afghanistan had joined and were travelling to the front line. 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[135][136] He returned to his home country after two months. [61], The 1937 Foreign Enlistment Act, enacted during the Spanish Civil War, prohibits Canadians from joining a foreign volunteer force against Canada's allies. [34], On 7 March 2022, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba stated that more than 20,000 volunteers from 52 countries have volunteered to fight for Ukraine. [188], On 1 March, Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi said, "I am aware that the Embassy of Ukraine in Japan is calling for such (volunteer soldiers), but I would like you to refrain from traveling to Ukraine, regardless of your purpose. In response, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky denounced the Georgian government's "immoral position" and has recalled Ukraine's ambassador to Georgia. [244] On 29 March, he said that the application was not successful because the legion changed its requirements for volunteers to have military experience with combat exposure. [184], On March 2, 2022, the Ukraine Consulate in Milan posted on Facebook inviting Italians to join the International Legion, but the post was later deleted. This page was last edited on 3 March 2023, at 21:11. Become a hero.Use your military experience to fight against evil. By this date, nine had returned home and two had apparently been killed in action. In March 2022, Serbian president Aleksandar Vui said "As for volunteers, since both sides have called for volunteers, the Serbian criminal code and we will amend it to be stricter outlaws participation in any conflicts that do not defend Serbia's territorial integrity," and "Any of those who think they should take part in some war, we will punish severely in accordance with our constitution and our laws. [100], On 18 March 2022, Ukrainian charg d'affaires Oleksandr Lysak spoke to Thai-based reporters in Bangkok and told them that the Ukrainian military has not recruited any Thais to work in the legion. [166][unreliable source? Russians fighting for Ukraine) are. An Estonian-based private military contractor (PMC) called Iron Navy that offers security services for government entities and businesses operating in "high-risk areas or conflict zones," posted on Facebook on February 11 about a project in Ukraine to protect civilians endangered by mines and unexploded ordnance. However, it is legal for Thai citizens to enlist under Thai law. In the most notable episode, on 13 March, Russian missiles struck Yavoriv military base near the Polish border, killing 35 people and injuring 134 people, according to Ukrainian officials. [13], While these units have officially been integrated into the Ukrainian Armed Forces, some units such as the Georgian Legion still exercise some autonomy. Thousands of American volunteers willing to defend Ukraine against Russia's invasion have signed up to join the International Legion of Territorial Defense, . In March 2022, Ministry of the Interior spokesman Harald Srs confirmed that the government intends to prosecute any violators of the law. [24] Moreover, the Brigades were organised by the Communist International, and thus mostly comprised communists with backgrounds in labour movements, whereas the Ukrainian Legion is composed of volunteers from a broader spectrum of ideologies. And absolutely, if people want to support that struggle, I would support them in doing that. The foreign minister of Ukraine, Dmytro Kuleba, said on February 27, via Twitter: "Foreigners willing to defend Ukraine and world order as part of the International Legion of Territorial Defense . On 1 March, a new batch of volunteers was to fly to Ukraine but the Georgian government canceled their flight. She added that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's idea was not new since France already had a foreign legion. fightforua.org #StopRussianAggression", "Ralf, from Finland, joined the International Legion of Defense of Ukraine: "There are a lot of people who came to #Ukraine to fight the Russians & defend democracy and freedom" Freedom is a choice. Georgia discourages its citizens from enlisting. 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In Kyiv, the 130th Territorial Defense Battalion is active. It is extremely dangerous." The two were married on February 24, 2022 - the day of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine - and both joined the Kyiv territorial defense forces to help repel the Russians. The Defense Ministry said on March 5 that more than 66,000 men had returned from abroad to join the fight. [224], Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded a question in a press conference regarding the official stance towards any Taiwanese national who wants to join the International Legion in the war of Ukraine, stated "the government's consistent position is to call on all Taiwanese nationals to avoid traveling to Ukraine, due to the deteriorating situation in there.
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