The International Legion of Territorial Defence of Ukraine, [note 1] or the Ukrainian Foreign Legion, [3] is a foreign military unit of the Territorial Defense Forces of Ukraine. Analysts say those who have responded to the call need to reconsider", "Explainer: Is it legal for foreigners to fight for Ukraine? n 288 "Arruolamenti o armamenti non autorizzati a servizio di uno Stato estero" del Codice Penale", "Foreign Fighters from Asia in Ukraine? [227] Various news sources claim a well-known South Korean Navy SEAL team is already in Ukraine fighting, which includes YouTube/TV celebrity Ken Rhee. Dmytro Kuleba (@DmytroKuleba) February 27, 2022 The International Legion of Territorial Defence of Ukraine, or the Ukrainian Foreign Legion, is a foreign military unit of the Territorial Defense Forces of Ukraine.It was created on 27 February 2022 by the Ukrainian government at the request of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to fight against the Russian invasion of the country.In establishing the force, Ukraine joined more than 90 other . Interview with a Defense Attach of the Embassy of Ukraine to review your application to volunteer for military service. [110][111], In Belgian law, it is not illegal for a Belgian citizen to enlist for service in a foreign army. [86] A group of at least 30 people in Poland who were willing to join the International Legion have reportedly organized to begin training. The Ukrainian so-called "foreign territorial defense legion" was replenished with "volunteers" from Japan. Step 1. [91], Some Slovakian citizens have indicated they want to go fight in the International Legion, according to Minister of Defense Jaroslav Na. [40] In early March, it claimed that it has recruited at least 600 people. The world needs a hero. "If these are people who are residing in Estonia on the basis of a visa or residence permit, then they simply cannot come back here again," Lauri explained. [194], On 11 August, Russian Defense Ministry reports claim that nine Japanese nationals are in the legion while one left Ukraine. The Czech Republic allows its citizens to enlist in the International Legion after receiving permission from the Czech president. However, the Belarusian opposition leader, in exile in Poland. Turkey has refused to comment on its citizens enlisting in the International Legion. On Sunday, he appealed to international volunteers to join Ukraine's International Legion of Territorial Defense . [54], On May 2, 2022, there were reports of Afghan refugees with combat experience in the now disbanded Afghan special forces volunteering to fight with assistance from fellow Afghans who can speak Ukrainian and have settled in Ukraine permanently. [167][168] In that video, the Ukrainian military thanked the 20,000 volunteers from more than 50 countries. German law does not forbid its citizens to enlist in the International Legion. "Przyczymy si do obrony Kijowa", "J h portugueses a combater contra os russos, diz Ucrnia", "Un tnr de 19 ani din Baia Mare vrea s lupte pentru Ucraina: "Am n minte imaginile cu mame i copii fugind. [29] The necessary probation period is the duration of the war. This regiment is separate from the regular international legion, but recruits from the force. As of November 2022, volunteers from the legion were recruited from 60 countries. [23], Other commentators have criticized this comparison. President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his address that early on February 24, 2022, Russia launched a new military operation against . 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. There are no legal barriers to Swedish citizens volunteering in another country's military. Some volunteers cited Ukraine's quickness to recognize Croatia's independence in 1991 as a causus belli to join Ukraine. [190] It was reported that an unnamed company in Tokyo assisted the Embassy in recruiting potential candidates. "The president officially invited mercenaries and anyone that wants to come,. [133], Canada is home to the second-largest population of the Ukrainian diaspora after Russia. Later that evening, Ukraine's Minster of Foreign Affairs, Dmytro Kuleba, tweeted that Ukraine had officially formed the International Legion of [the] Territorial Defense of Ukraine. Andr Hack Bahi was killed on June 4 while helping fellow volunteers escape during fighting in the Luhansk region. "And if people come back who received [Estonian] citizenship via naturalization, then they may be stripped of their citizenship.". Apply to the Embassy of Ukraine in your country with the intention to join the Foreign Legion of Territorial Defense of Ukraine (ask a military diplomat or Consul, contact details - on the Embassy website): There are three ways to apply: 1) come to the Embassy physically; 2) phone call; 3) write to email. [171] [81], Minister of Defence Kajsa Ollongren advised Dutch nationals not to travel to Ukraine saying "The country's travel advice is red. [234] In May 2022, Rhee has been deployed in various special forces operations, working with other volunteers with special forces background with the Ukrainian Spetsnaz. ", "Plenkovi o hrvatskim dragovoljcima koji idu u Ukrajinu i trebaju li se bojati kaznenog progona: "Idu tamo na osobnu odgovornost", "Iz Hrvatske na ratite u Ukrajini samo na 'osobnu odgovornost', "Czechs fighting in Ukraine without president's permission investigated", "Dva esk dobrovolnky podezv NCOZ z rabovn na Ukrajin, pe iRozhlas", "Syrienkrigere blev straffet - ikke ulovligt at kmpe i Ukraine", "The Riigikogu banned using of symbols supporting acts of aggression by foreign states", "Ukraine recalls ambassador to Georgia over 'immoral position' of Georgian Government", "Nach Aufruf fr internationale Legion: Deutsche drften an Ukraine-Krieg teilnehmen auch fr Russland Politik", "Many Indians volunteer to join Ukraine Legion", "Ukrainian Embassy seeks to recruit Israelis to fight Russian invasion: In now-deleted post, mission calls for volunteers to 'participate in combat actions against the Russian aggressor'; Israeli Foreign Ministry says it's aware of the matter", "Art. However, it is legal for Belgian citizens to enlist under Belgian law. [232][233], On 30 March, Ken Rhee mentioned that he's involved in creating volunteer-based special forces units in cooperation with the Ukrainian military. He claimed that the Turkish authorities had asked Ukraine not to accept any Turkish citizens into its Foreign Legion. Armed civil defense men pose for a photo while patrolling an empty street due to curfew in Kyiv, Ukraine, Feb. 27, 2022 (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky) ", "Russia Vows Prosecution of Foreign Fighters After 16K Join Ukraine", "Senegal calls Ukraine embassy war recruitment post illegal, summons ambassador", "Serbia vows punishment for volunteers going to Ukraine", "Offence for anyone in Singapore to travel to Ukraine to take up arms: MHA", "Niektor Slovci chc s bojova na Ukrajinu, pomoc na fronte je trestn", "Hundreds of South Africans eager to join fight against Russian invasion Ukraine's ambassador to SA", "9 South Koreans currently in Ukraine as volunteer fighters: Report", "Mercenarios o voluntarios? [37] Oct 6, 2022. By Howard Altman and Philip Athey. [114] Among those who had made contact with the Ukrainian Embassy were said to be Italian, French, Moroccan, and Luxembourg nationals. Cambodia discourages its citizens from enlisting. Algeria discourages its citizens from enlisting. Ukrainian foreign military unit formed in 2022, Emblem of the International Legion of Territorial Defence of Ukraine, International Legion of Territorial Defence of Ukraine, Government acknowledgment of nationals serving in the International Legion, Summary of official international government responses. [59], As of July 2022, an ex-Sri Lankan commando known as Dentist has been deployed to the field in Kharkiv. This development would also assist in embarrassing the Western governments, who in the eyes of many Ukrainians are not doing enough to support Kyiv. [33], Kacper Rkawek, a researcher on foreign fighters in Ukraine, stressed the large number of volunteers announced by Ukraine were "people who applied, who got in touch with the Ukrainian Embassy" and not necessarily the number of foreign fighters in Ukraine. Yes, I think that is a long-term commitment is the probable. [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. [237] Rhee mentioned that he's willing to be investigated by the police over his presence in Ukraine and has politely turned down Ukrainian nationality. Step 2. "We don't need any more people without military experience. Foreigners willing to defend Ukraine and world order as part of the International Legion of Territorial Defense of Ukraine, I invite you to contact foreign diplomatic missions of Ukraine in your . Your Army. It is not illegal for a foreign country to recruit people in Israel. 02.Sep.2022 9:00 AM . Some have refused", "Ukraine: Foreign fighters 'offered 1,500 a day to fight against Russia', "Legion of the damned: Inside Ukraine's army of misfits, veterans, and war tourists in the fight against Russia", "Zelensky says 16,000 foreigners have volunteered to fight for Ukraine against Russian invasion", "French volunteers rally to Zelenskyy's call to join war in Ukraine", "U.S., Mexico, India Volunteers Among Foreign Force Fighting for Ukraine, Says Military", "Tristan, from Belgium: "I came to join the International Legion of Defense of #Ukraine for freedom in Europe. 2 min read. It was created on 27 February 2022 by the Ukrainian government at the request of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to fight against the Russian invasion of the country. It is illegal for Senegalese citizens to enlist in the International Legion under Senegalese law. "EKSKLUZIVNO Prvi hrvatski dragovoljci stigli do napadnute zemlje: "Pogledajte trenutak kada je hrvatski vojni atae odbio prosvjednu notu ruskog ministarstva: 'Jako su se iznenadili', "As pueden los cubanos unirse como voluntarios a las fuerzas de defensa de Ucrania", "Zeman se stav pzniv k vjimce, aby mohli ei bojovat na Ukrajin", "Prvn ei se hls o monost bojovat na Ukrajin. Finland discourages its citizens from enlisting. France allows its citizens to enlist in the International Legion. It is illegal for Montenegrin citizens to enlist in the International Legion under Montenegrin law. [242] Among these volunteers, three people are of Swiss nationality. [178][179], Many protesters had connections to Ukraine or other post-Soviet countries, but also a significant contingent of Israelis attended with no connection to the former USSR at all. [251], On 2 November, a 25-year-old Taiwanese indigenous veteran Tseng, Sheng-guang (Chinese: ) serving in Carpathian Sich Battalion, was reported as the first East Asian soldier killed in action in the war,[252][253] after covering 3 colleagues to retreat under a tank siege during the eastern Ukraine campaign in Luhansk Oblast. Heroes who decided to protect Ukraine. Long commitments were the norm during the Spanish Civil War for the International Brigades (See Orwell, Homage to Catalonia). Regrouping veterans from Canada, United Kingdom, United States, Denmark, Norway, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, France, South Africa and Poland. "A group of Georgian volunteers arrived in Ukraine to help the wounded in Ukraine and, if necessary, to take part in hostilities. He also did not specify how many of the foreign volunteers have arrived in Ukraine. Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. Indian domestic law clearly bars foreign fighters under Chapter VI, Section 121-130 of the Indian Penal Code. Four more soldiers were wounded. There are so many of those Canadian volunteer soldiers in Ukraine now they have their own brigade, part of an "International Legion" the Ukrainian government says is at least 20,000-strong. [180], On 25 March, it was reported by the Israeli national newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth that a group of former IDF soldiers were training Ukrainian civilians; the ex-commando in charge stated to journalists that the program originated as a rescue mission for Ukraine's Jewish population but changed as the Ukrainian Jews required armed escorts and then military training. [208], The first official Dutch casualty of the war perished on May 4, 2022. [119] One of the two was a 27-year old Belgian Ukrainian called Artem Dymyd from Charleroi who had enlisted in the Ukrainian Army in 2014 and who was killed by rocket fire in Donetsk. [11] Most foreign fighters arrived throughout the summer of 2014[12] and on 6 October 2014 the Ukrainian parliament voted to allow foreign fighters to join the Ukrainian military. If the reports are true that he is in Ukraine are true, he is the youngest British fighter and one of the youngest fighters in Ukraine. The United States Department of State issued a travel advisory formally advising all Americans not to travel to Ukraine. [185], Giulia Schiff, an ex-Italian Air Force pilot, was reported to be in Kyiv after she enlisted with the legion's special forces unit. The Secret Weapons of Ukraine. [250], As of 3 July, around 10 Taiwanese nationals were recruited to the legion. It is illegal for Macedonian citizens to enlist in the International Legion under North Macedonian law. [162], On 2 March, Minister of the Interior Nancy Faeser and Minister of Justice Marco Buschmann declared the Federal Government would not prevent its own citizens from going to Ukraine to fight in the war. [273] Simon Lingard died of shrapnel wounds after his unit came under attack from Russian forces. At the time of publication of this post, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has reported that 20,000 foreigners from 52 different countries have already volunteered to fight in the UKR Legion against the Russian invasion. Together we defeated Hitler, and we will defeat Putin, too. [157] The French Foreign Legion prevents current serving legionnaires from serving in Ukraine. It is unclear whether the United States Congress will pass legislation to waive this restriction with respect to the conflict in Ukraine. [240], On 7 March 2022, Time reported Spanish nationals had enlisted at the Ukrainian consulate in Barcelona. The gratitude video prompted strong criticism from the Chinese and Hong Kong governments. 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 week Ukraine appealed for foreign fighters to come join their efforts to stop Russia's invasion. NATO has been sharing intelligence with the Ukrainian government. [3], In early March 2022, a French government adviser confirmed a dozen French nationals were in Ukraine and had likely joined the International Legion. [19] According to Rkawek, the formation of the International Legion was "an attempt to internationalize the conflict via mobilization of Western individuals for the Ukrainian cause. [82] As of 7 March 2022, it is estimated around 200 Dutchmen have attempted to join the legion at the Ukrainian embassy in The Hague. Organizations who enlist for foreign armies are illegal, but there are no provisions for citizens who take part. It is illegal for Indian citizens to enlist in the International Legion under Indian law. [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 March 2022, Ministry of the Interior spokesman Harald Srs confirmed that the government intends to prosecute any violators of the law. 2. Brendan Hoffman for CNN The instructor (standing center left) is U.S. Army veteran John Roberts from Newport Beach, California, who has been teaching through the International Legion of Defense of Ukraine since May 2022. However, the last prosecution for violating the law was in 1896 and the government has not threatened its enforcement since the, The United States discourages its citizens from enlisting in the International Legion. Hundreds of American, [] Arrive at the Embassy with documents for an interview with the Defense Attach and settlement of visa issues with the Consul. [127], A Bulgarian citizen has declared he intends to go to Ukraine to join the International Legion, according to the Telegraph newspaper. [89], It was reported that 36 Senegalese nationals attempted to volunteer at the Ukrainian embassy in Dakar. She added that anyone who has gone to fight who commits war crimes will likewise face punishment. Contact the Embassy of Ukraine in your country with the intention to join the International Legion of Territorial Defense of Ukraine (reach out to a military attache or consul: contact details are available on the website of our embassies): You can apply in three ways: 1) come to the embassy in person; 2) call the embassy; 3) send an e . 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 . [214] On February 4, 2023, it's reported that Abelen may have been shot and killed in a friendly fire incident. [55], On 13 March 2022, the Ukrainian embassy in Buenos Aires posted on its social media to recruit Argentinian citizens who wanted to join the International Legion. [222], Ukraine has said some former Russian soldiers have switched sides and have now joined Kyiv's forces. Foreign fighters can be sentenced to up to seven years upon return to India. [257], Turkey does not have a law that bars foreign fighters, but frequently prosecutes them upon return to Turkey for violating criminal or anti-terror laws. However, it is legal for New Zealanders to enlist in the International Legion under New Zealand law. [220], The Government of Ukraine stated on 4 March 2022 that "some Portuguese" were already fighting in the International Legion of Territorial Defence. [88], On 3 March, Senegal's foreign ministry condemned a social media post by the country's Ukrainian embassy calling for volunteers as illegal under Senegalese law. Ukrainian soldiers inspect a damaged military vehicle after fighting in Kharkiv, Ukraine, Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022. These two examples closely parallel the situation in Ukraine. Le sulfureux casting belge de la Lgion ukrainienne", "Russisch ministerie van Defensie: 'Twee Belgische strijders omgekomen in Oekrane', "Guerre en Ukraine: qui est Artem Dymyd, l'un des deux Belges tus Donetsk? [79], On 7 March 2022, Time reported the Ukrainian embassy in Norway estimated 300 Norwegian nationals had signed up to volunteer at their embassy. She also said the embassy in Pretoria had received hundreds of requests to volunteer from people from across the region, including Madagascar, Mauritius, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Zambia, and Botswana.[93]. "[80], By April 2022 dozens of Moldovan citizens were fighting in Ukraine against the Russian occupiers, most of them enlisted in the Ukrainian army in the first few days of the war. [202], The first photo distributed by Ukraine of the International Legion reportedly showed Mexican volunteers. "[35], A significant response has been reported in France to Zelenskyy's call for foreign fighters, with online interest estimated in the thousands, and some having already gone to Ukraine as of 3 March. The same court had previously passed death sentences on two British members of regular Ukrainian units, under the same charges. "Foreigners willing to defend Ukraine and world order as part of the International Legion of Territorial Defense of Ukraine, I invite you to contact foreign diplomatic missions of . Should anyone go fight on the Russian side, she added, then that is a punishable offense. State Border Guard Service of Ukraine guards prohibited him from entering after Seoul passed information about him going AWOL before crossing the Polish-Ukrainian border. 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[6], Under the order by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the unit was created to join the defence against the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, and its formation was announced in a statement by the Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on 27 February, three days after the invasion began. However, it may be legal for Dutch civilians to join the International Legion. [230] On 28 March, it was reported the deserter evaded being arrested and was on his way to join the legion. The Netherlands discourages its citizens from enlisting and it is illegal for active-duty Dutch soldiers to enlist in the International Legion under Dutch law. ", "Meet the Foreign Volunteers Risking Their Lives to Defend Ukraineand Europe", "Volunteers from Belgium sign up for Ukraine's foreign legion", "Sign Me Up for Ukraine Fight: Not So Fast, Say SE Asia Govts", "Canadian troops ordered to stay away as foreign fighters flock to Ukraine", "Foreign Fighters In Ukraine: Is It Legal?
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