By Alia Shoaib Insider
- Ukraine is setting up an International Legion for foreigners to join the fight against Russia.
- Foreigners can come and “fight side by side with the Ukrainians against the Russian war criminals.”
- President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia’s invasion was “the beginning of a war against Europe.”
Ukraine is establishing an International Legion for foreigners who want to come and fight against Russia, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday.
“Anyone who wants to join the defense of Ukraine, Europe and the world can come and fight side by side with the Ukrainians against the Russian war criminals,” the statement on the presidential website said.
According to the Regulations on Military Service in the Armed Forces by Foreigners and Stateless Persons, approved in 2016, foreigners can volunteer for the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Territorial Defense Forces
“A separate subdivision is being formed of foreigners entitled the International Legion for the Territorial Defense of Ukraine. There is no greater contribution which you can make for the sake of peace,” the statement said.
