International Legion of Ukraine to fight Russia: how to join

On February 27, president Volodymyr Zelenskyi announced the creation of the International Legion of the Territorial Defence Force of Ukraine. Read on to learn how you can join.

Did you know: 40 000 applications from all over the world. How the Ukrainian International Legion works

"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.

FULL INSTRUCTION IS HERE:

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