EXPLAINER | Is it legal for foreigners to fight for Ukraine? | News24

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As thousands of would-be fighters from outside the country volunteer to help Ukraine defend itself against Russia's invasion, some may also face legal consequences in their home countries.

A Polish serviceman takes part in the Three Swords 2021 multinational military exercise of the Lithuanian-Polish-Ukrainian Brigade at the International Peacekeeping Security Centre near Yavoriv, western Ukraine, on 27 July 2021.Citizens of Canada, Georgia, India, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States are among the volunteers, Reuters and other media organisations have reported.

Below is a summary of some of the laws governing foreigners who have signed up for Ukraine's"international legion."Subscribe to News24 for just R75 per month to read all our investigative and in-depth journalism. You can cancel any time.

 

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This war is escalating to a world war!

These people are heroes . Leave them alone

Surely only of you are part of the military for your own country though. Not for civilians

As they should? It's law in basically every country for a reason. Would we allow SA citizens to fight for ISIS?

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