[206], There have already been reports of some Dutch casualties in the fighting around Lviv and Kyiv. Firm figures are hard to come by, but in early March the Ukrainian Defense Ministry estimated that 20,000 people had volunteered to join its foreign forces, hastily created three days after the . Step 3. Abravitova told the Cape Town Press Club, on 11 March, that anyone who wanted to join Ukraine's fight against Russia was welcome. A spokesman for Ukraine's ministry of defence said that "we are focused on trained people. Ukraine declared martial law, and all adult men, 18-60, have been ordered to stay in the country. 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]. The Government of the Republic of Moldova is not involved in such actions. No doubts.No politics.The battle against Russia is the battle for y. 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. [181], On 1 September 2022, Israeli citizen Dmitry Fialka was killed fighting in eastern Ukraine. NATO has been sharing intelligence with the Ukrainian government. [231], Damien Magrou reported to South Korean media on 28 March that South Korean volunteers are already deployed and fighting Russian troops. The Ukrainian ambassador to Senegal was summoned and asked to take down the post. 1. However, attempting to recruit a German citizen into foreign military service is illegal. ", "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? The "International Legion of Territorial Defense of Ukraine" was launched by Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who has been relentless in his efforts to keep his sovereign nation out of Russian President . [166][unreliable source? New Zealand discourages its citizens from enlisting. If you wish to join them you can contact Ukrainian embassies and tell them you want to fight. Turkey has refused to comment on its citizens enlisting in the International Legion. Your Army. Nance did just that, the next day. [146], Citizens of the Czech Republic are allowed to join other countries' armed forces as foreign volunteers if they get an approval by the President of the Czech Republic. Ukraine has called for foreign volunteers to join a new international legion to . [211], The New Zealand Herald reported on an ex-British Army/New Zealand Army veteran (and PR citizen) recruited to the legion, though the unnamed veteran said that he will use his British passport to travel. However, under French law, France can order a five-year jail term for "mercenaries" who are "specifically recruited to fight in an armed conflict," are neither "from a state involved in the armed conflict" or a "member of such state's military," and who are paid to "participate or try to participate in the hostilities. Pakistan discourages its citizens from enlisting in the International Legion. of Defence of Ukraine. Ukrainian soldiers inspect a damaged military vehicle after fighting in Kharkiv, Ukraine, Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022. In a statement made by a group of Moldovans fighting on the front in Ukraine, in November 2022, the number is more then 300 Moldovan citizens in the International Legion. 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. There have been no reported cases of North Macedonian citizens going to Ukraine to join the International Legion. Together we defeated Hitler, and we will defeat Putin, too. 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. The lessons from Spain", "Opinion: Foreign Fighters Are Heading to Ukraine. "[99] "The government fully understands the sentiment of its nationals who want to stand for righteousness and give their support to Ukraine. [40] In early March, it claimed that it has recruited at least 600 people. 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. [214] On February 4, 2023, it's reported that Abelen may have been shot and killed in a friendly fire incident. [269], As of January 2023, seven British volunteer fighters and aid workers were known to be killed in Ukraine. [4] In establishing the force, Ukraine joined more than 90 other nations that have recruited legionnaires and raised foreign legions over the past two centuries.[5]. [277] By 10 March 2022, the embassy had announced that 6,000 United States citizens had attempted to sign up for the International Legion. [55] It has been reported that an unknown number of Nigerians wish to join the legion in Ukraine. Together we defeated Hitler, and we will defeat Putin, too. [109], On 30 March 2022, it was reported that more Belarusian volunteers will be assigned to another volunteer unit called the Pahonia Regiment. 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 . Sniper unit former Ranger force COE. Norwegian citizens can legally enlist in the International Legion under Norwegian law. [165], The Ukrainian embassy in Athens, in early March 2022, received dozens of requests from Greek citizens and Ukrainian diaspora asking for information on how they could join the International Legion. ", "Atencin: otro soldado colombiano muri en Ucrania al caer en un campo con explosivos", "S. Korea verifying report of death of volunteer fighter in Ukraine", "S. Korea verifying Russian data showing deaths of 4 volunteer fighters in Ukraine", "INFO EUROPE 1 - Premier dcs d'un combattant franais en Ukraine", "Guerre en Ukraine: un second Franais, g de 20 ans, est mort au combat contre les Russes", "Guerre en Ukraine: David D., combattant franais de 50 ans, a t tu sur le front prs de Donetsk", "Third French fighter killed on Ukrainian battlefield", "Les autorits ukrainiennes donnent les noms de quatre volontaires trangers tus", "Australian man dubbed the 'Kharkiv Ninja' killed while fighting Russian forces in Ukraine - 7NEWS", "Australian man dies fighting the Russian invasion in Ukraine", "First Dutch volunteer killed on battlefield in Ukraine", "Guerre en Ukraine: Mort au combat "en hros", "Sask. On 3 March 2022, the Ukrainian embassy in Washington, DC announced that 3,000 US citizens had signed up to volunteer. [121] There are over 600,000 people of Ukrainian descent living in Brazil. [113], The Ukrainian embassy in Brussels confirmed on 15 March that 18 Belgian residents had arrived in Ukraine to enlist in the international legion while a further 92 had expressed interest in joining. This was reported by the Office of the President of Ukraine.. n 288 "Arruolamenti o armamenti non autorizzati a servizio di uno Stato estero" del Codice Penale", "Foreign Fighters from Asia in Ukraine? Algeria discourages its citizens from enlisting. 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 . [107] The battalion eventually grew to a regiment of over 1000 volunteers. 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. [273] Simon Lingard died of shrapnel wounds after his unit came under attack from Russian forces. [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. I had to come & do what I can do best, do what I can do to protect Ukrainian people" Freedom is a choice. [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. But the untrained should stay home. Thousands of American volunteers willing to defend Ukraine against Russia's invasion have signed up to join the International Legion of Territorial Defense, . Aiden Aslin, John Harding, Dylan Healy, Andrew Hill and Shaun Pinner all returned home to the UK. [3], In early March 2022, a French government adviser confirmed a dozen French nationals were in Ukraine and had likely joined the International Legion. According to the minister, this matter is scheduled to be discussed at this week's government meeting as well. [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. Dmytro Kuleba (@DmytroKuleba) February 27, 2022 Canada allows its citizens to enlist in the International Legion, however Canadian law may technically bar joining a military at war with a "friendly state". [212], On August 25, 2022, Dominic Abelen was reported as the first New Zealand volunteer to be killed in action in the legion, who joined while on leave from the New Zealand military. [53], The group has been successful in carrying out several attacks behind enemy lines. 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 respective countries. [238] The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency is in the process of adding his name to a no-fly list. The legality of enlisting in the International Legion is unclear under South African law. On 1 March, a new batch of volunteers was to fly to Ukraine but the Georgian government canceled their flight. [37] The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the identity and background of a Belgian and Finnish volunteer through video interviews on their Twitter. Join the brave! Confirms American Volunteer Killed Fighting in Ukraine", "Dane Partridge, U.S. Volunteer, Killed by Shrapnel While Fighting Russians", "American Who Snuck Out of Dad's House to Fight Putin Is Dead", "American who became a hero of the Russian-Ukrainian war: Paul Kim by the call sign Kilo", "Timothy Griffin of New York state is killed fighting Russians in Ukraine", "US Army veteran killed fighting on Ukraine's southern front", "Charkw: Poegnanie polskiego Kozaka i jego towarzyszy. [264] UK military officials instructed regular and reserve personnel not to travel to Ukraine. Polish citizens who want to enlist in the International Legion, or any other foreign army, must receive the approval of the Polish Minister of National Defense. In reaction to this development, the spokesman of the Russian Ministry of Defense, Igor Konashenkov, warned . "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. [249], On 13 May, an ex-Taiwanese marine is reported to have been recruited in the legion and is deployed in Eastern Ukraine. According to the Ukrainian embassy's national coordinator for the International Legion, Gert Snitselaar, 40 volunteers have departed the Netherlands for Ukraine. He also did not specify how many of the foreign volunteers have arrived in Ukraine. [235][236] On May 20, Rhee was reported to be injured in the field, but is expected to make a recovery when he goes back to South Korea. 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. [38][39][bettersourceneeded][original research? [242], Some members of groups opposing Bashar al-Assad in the Syrian Civil War have attempted to travel to Ukraine, motivated by Russia's support of the Assad regime. Volunteer fighters arrive in Ukraine. [296] As many as 1,000 foreign fighters had been training at the base as part of the Ukrainian Foreign Legion. Heroes who decided to protect Ukraine. Kacper Rkawek, a researcher on foreign fighters in Ukraine, believes the majority of Western fighters prior to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine passed through the Georgian Legion. Yedioth Ahronoth reported that an unidentified Israeli official stated that the Israeli defense establishment was "looking the other way", in part because of the increasingly pro-Ukrainian sentiments and growing suspicion toward Russia, the official himself noting his own solidarity toward Ukraine in the face of "the worst kind of Russian aggression".