International Legion of Ukraine to fight Russia: how to join
"Everyone willing to defend the security of Europe and the world can come and stand together with the Ukrainians to fight the 21st-century invaders," Zelenskyi said.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba explained that all foreigners willing to join the International Legion of the Territorial Defence Force can do so by applying at Ukraine’s diplomatic offices in their respective countries.
"Together, we defeated Hitler, and we can defeat Putin," Kuleba wrote on Twitter.
As per the provisions on performing active duty in the Armed Forces of Ukraine for foreigners and stateless persons, foreigners can voluntarily perform an active duty under a contract specifically as a part of the Territorial Defence Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Join the Foreign Legion. If you have the experience and the motivation, you can help protect Ukraine directly by joining the Foreign Legion of Territorial Defense of Ukraine. Protect freedom & peace in our fight against Russian aggression!
How can you do it?
Step 1. 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 in person; 2) make a phone call; 3) write via email.
Step 2. Specify what documents and clothing (equipment) you need or are recommended to have.
Documents: internal document (ID or passport); passport to travel abroad; documents confirming military service (service in law enforcement agencies) and participation in combat actions; other documents as requested by the military diplomat or Consul.
Step 3. Arrive at the Embassy with documents for an interview with the Defense Attaché and settlement of visa issues with the Consul.
Step 4. Write an application for enlistment in the Territorial Defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine for military service under a contract on a voluntary basis (the Defense Attaché assists).
Step 5. Get instructions on how to arrive in Ukraine and instructions on the necessary documents and equipment.
It is recommended, if available, to have military clothing or elements of it, such as equipment, helmet, body armor, etc.
Step 6. Go to Ukraine (via your chosen method, making sure to consult with the Embassy/Consul/Defense Attaché ).
Representatives of Ukrainian Embassies, Consulates (abroad) and Territorial Defense in Ukraine will provide assistance on the way. Contacts will be provided at the Embassy of Ukraine in your country.
Step 7. Upon arrival in Ukraine at the collection point to join the Foreign Legion of Territorial Defense of Ukraine, you will sign the contract and together with fighters from other countries and Ukrainian soldiers, will go on to fight against the Russian occupiers.
To enlist into the International Legion, contact the Defence Attaché with the Embassy of Ukraine in your country.
Embassy of Ukraine in Poland:
Address: Al. J. Ch. Szucha 7, 00-580
Tel.: +48 22 621 39 79
Embassy of Ukraine in Germany:
Address: Albrechtstrasse 26, 10117, Berlin
Tel: +49 (030) 2888 71 16
Consular Department of the Embassy of Ukraine in Denmark:
Email: consul_dk@mfa.gov.ua
Tel.: +45 81 45 52 60
Embassy of Ukraine in France:
Address: 21, avenue de Saxe, 75007, Paris
Email: emb_fr@mfa.gov.ua
Embassy of Ukraine in the USA:
Email: emb_us@mfa.gov.ua
Tel: +1 202-349-2963
Embassy of Ukraine in the UK:
Email: emb_gb@mfa.gov.ua
Tel: +44 20 7727 6312
Embassy of Ukraine in Spain:
Email: emb_es@mfa.gov.ua
Tel.: +34 917 48 93 60
Embassy of Ukraine in Prague
Email: emb_cz@mfa.gov.ua
Tel: +420 233 342 000
Embassy of Ukraine in Slovakia
Email: emb_sk@mfa.gov.ua
Tel: +421 2/592 028 10
Embassy of Ukraine in Croatia
Email: emb_hr@mfa.gov.ua
Tel: +385 1 4616 296
Embassy of Ukraine in Hungary
Email: emb_hu@mfa.gov.ua
Tel: +36 1 422 4120
Embassy of Ukraine in Romania
Email: emb_ro@mfa.gov.ua
Tel: +40 21 230 3660
Embassy of Ukraine in Moldova
Email: ukremb.md@gmail.com
Tel: +373 22 582 284
Embassy of Ukraine in Lithuania
Email: emb_lt@mfa.gov.ua
Tel: +370 5 212 1536
Embassy of Ukraine in Latvia
Email: emb_lv@mfa.gov.ua
Tel: +371 67 243 082
Embassy of Ukraine in Estonia
Email: emb_ee@mfa.gov.ua
Tel: +372 601 5815
Embassy of Ukraine in Finland
Email: emb_fi@mfa.gov.ua
Tel: +358 9 2289000
Embassy of Ukraine in Sweden
Email: emb_se@mfa.gov.ua
Tel: +46 70 407 61 03
Embassy of Ukraine in Norway
Email: embassy@ukremb.no
Tel: +47 22 83 55 60
Embassy of Ukraine in Austria
Email: wien.embassy.ua@gmail.com
Tel: +43 1 47971720
Embassy of Ukraine in Slovenia
Email: emb_si@mfa.gov.ua
Tel: +386 1 421 06 04
Embassy of Ukraine in Albania
Email: ukr.emb.albania@gmail.com
Tel: +355 69 489 8865
Embassy of Ukraine in Greece
Email: ukrembingrc@gmail.com
Tel: +30 21 0680 0230
Embassy of Ukraine in Georgia
Email: emb_ge@mfa.gov.ua
Address: просп. Чавчавадзе, 76-г
Embassy of Ukraine in Netherlands
Email: emb_nl@mfa.gov.ua
Address: Zeestraat 78, The Hague, Netherlands
Embassy of Ukraine in Belgium
Email: emb_be@mfa.gov.ua
Tel: +32 2 379 21 11
Embassy of Ukraine in Switzerland
Email: emb_ch@mfa.gov.ua
Embassy of Ukraine in Portugal
Email: emb_pt@mfa.gov.ua
Address: Av. das Descobertas 18, Lisbon
Embassy of Ukraine in Italy
Email: emb_it@mfa.gov.ua
Tel: +39 06 841 2630
Embassy of Ukraine in Turkey
Email: gc_tr@mfa.gov.ua
Tel: +90 212 662 25 41
Embassy of Ukraine in Azerbaijan
Email: emb_az@mfa.gov.ua
Tel: +994 12 449 40 95
Embassy of Ukraine in Kazakhstan
Email: emb_kz@mfa.gov.ua
Tel: +7 7172 33 61 92
Embassy of Ukraine in Ireland
Address: 16 Elgin Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
Tel: +353 1 668 5189
Embassy of Ukraine in Canada
Email: emb_ca@ukremb.ca
Tel: +1 613-230-2961
Embassy of Ukraine in Israel
Email: emb_il@mfa.gov.ua
Tel: +972 3-627-3300