Hundreds of American, [] [127] Brazilian diplomats confirmed the reports on July 5. The black flag is actually not the official flag of Hong Kong but a modified version that was widely used by pro-democracy protesters during the 20192020 Hong Kong protests. [173], The first photo of International Legion distributed by Ukraine reportedly showed an Indian volunteer. [59] The first contingent of seven volunteers left Belgium for Ukraine on 4 March and included two Belgian Turks and a Belgian veteran of the Afghanistan War as well as Eastern European immigrants. Contact the Ukrainian embassy in your country, and ask to join the Ukraine International Legion. [204], In the Ukrainian capital, a Venezuelan man and his wife joined the International Legion to fight for the country after the Russian invasion. It is unclear whether the United States Congress will pass legislation to waive this restriction with respect to the conflict in Ukraine. 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Dmytro Kuleba (@DmytroKuleba) February 27, 2022 I had to come & do what I can do best, do what I can do to protect Ukrainian people" Freedom is a choice. [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. [37], On February 1, 2023, an Uruguayan volunteer codenamed Teddy was reported to be fighting in Ukraine since February 24, 2022. Zelenskyy hopes to draw volunteers who will "defend Ukraine and world order as part of the International Legion of Territorial Defense of Ukraine," Ukraine Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba. Regrouping veterans from Canada, United Kingdom, United States, Denmark, Norway, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, France, South Africa and Poland. It is illegal for citizens of the United Kingdom to enlist in the International Legion under British law. 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. Danish citizens however, are not allowed to fight in an armed conflict where Denmark is a party, and one fights on the side of the enemy. By Howard Altman and Philip Athey. "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. [218], A Peruvian former soldier discharged from the Peruvian army, Csar Eduardo Prez Farfn, is reported to have traveled to Ukraine to join the International legion. [239], On June 18, 2022, the South Korean government is checking claims that four South Korean nationals are killed in action fighting with the legion. It is illegal for Vietnamese citizens to enlist in the International Legion. 03. [240] The report also mentioned that 13 South Koreans are working in the legion. The Ukrainian defense ministry said on its Telegram channel on March 30 that commanders of the Freedom of Russia Legion were visiting detained former Russian military personnel "in order to select those who wish to serve. 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. "[105], As of 28 December 2022, four Australian volunteers were killed in Ukraine. [240], On 7 March 2022, Time reported Spanish nationals had enlisted at the Ukrainian consulate in Barcelona. 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It is illegal for Senegalese citizens to enlist in the International Legion under Senegalese law. 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. Ukraine must feel good that so many people came from all over the world to fight with them. [70], Herv Grandjean, a spokesperson for France's Ministry for the Armed Forces, said individual volunteers could be "integrated in a body of Ukrainian volunteers" and "we cannot prevent them from leaving, (but) nor can we sanction that type of project." This applies to potential missions for both Ukrainians and Russians. [166][unreliable source? [227], The Republic of Korea Marine Corps reported on 22 March 2022 that a Marine from the 1st Marine Division deserted from his unit and traveled to Ukraine to fight with the Legion. Those willing to enlist need to approach a local military recruitment office. It is publicly unknown if there is an agreement with Ukraine, Israel's Foreign Ministry would not comment further. See the Embassy's website for additional information). "The International Legion of Territorial Defense of Ukraine" was created by Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky to help strengthen the fight against the Russian invasion. [86] A group of at least 30 people in Poland who were willing to join the International Legion have reportedly organized to begin training. "[189], As of 2 March 2022, 70 Japanese men have applied to be volunteers of the volunteer foreign legion. There are several formal conditions that must be met in order to issue a permit. [16][17], While Rkawek said that some foreign fighters that traveled to Ukraine in 2014 held extremist political beliefs and supported the Azov Battalion or the Russian separatist forces in Donbas, the foreign fighters travelling to Ukraine in early 2022 "don't appear to be motivated, as a group, by a certain set of ideological tropes. Critics have also highlighted differences in the makeup of the two international units: Volunteers to Spain generally lacked military experience, while those to Ukraine tend to have prior military experience. On 25 March 2022, TT News Agency reported that 678 Swedes were already on the ground fighting the Russian forces in Ukraine. "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. It is a new effort, a Ukrainian official tells Military Times, to help bolster the fight. 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