Thousands of people from around the world have already volunteered to join the newly formed army of the International Legion of Ukraine following a call from the president Green yesterday.
UkraineDeputy Defense Minister Hannah Maliar wrote to Facebook on Monday, he said thousands of people had responded to Zelenski’s call.
Among them are American veterinarians who apply to go to the region through the Ukrainian embassy in DC.
Six special veterinarians are already there, and two infantry officers have to go to the Polish border.
Maliar said on Monday: “We already have several thousand statements from foreign nationals who want to join the resistance against the Russian occupiers and the protection of world security from the Putin regime.”
She later announced that the government was offering its own troops 100,000 hryvnias – the equivalent of $ 3,300 a month – for enrollment.
Ukraine’s Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Malyar wrote on Facebook on Monday that thousands of people had appeared after Zelensky’s call
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky on Monday signed a petition for Ukraine’s accession to the EU. On Sunday, he called on international volunteers to join the International Legion of Territorial Defense of Ukraine
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Military reporter Nolan Peterson said Monday that he had been informed by one of the American volunteers fighting in the region that he had almost died “on the first day”.
“Ukraine will pay its soldiers 100 thousand hryvnia per month – the Cabinet decree.
“The relevant decision was made today by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the implementation of the President’s orders.
“Soldiers who take part directly in hostilities or provide measures for national security and defense, divert and limit armed aggression, being directly in the areas and during the period of said action ̶ ̶ the amount of the additional reward is increased to 100 000 UAH per month, in proportion to the time of participation in such actions and events, “she said.
Accompanying statement of the Minister of Defense of Ukraine, which Alexei Reznikov said that this is not a “thank you” to the troops, but a sign of gratitude.
“This is not done to say thank you. This is done so that our defenders and defenders know that their country is grateful.
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- Ukraine says Russia has lost 5,300 troops, 29 planes, 29 helicopters and 151 tanks
- Russia admitted for the first time that it had suffered losses, but declined to say how much
- Russia’s economy falls into free fall as Western sanctions imposed over the weekend take effect, with the ruble falling to its lowest level ever
- Moscow’s central bank has more than doubled interest rates to 20 percent
- Russia orders people and companies to sell 80% of their income in foreign currency, forcing them to buy the ruble to help maintain it
- The Moscow Stock Exchange will not open at least 15:00 in an attempt to prevent a total collapse
- Zelensky allows Ukrainian prisoners to be released if they join the defense forces to “pay off their debt”
- The President of Ukraine also announced the creation of an “international brigade” for foreign volunteers wishing to join the military, after “thousands” applied
- Spanish foreign minister calls Putin’s order to bring nuclear forces on high alert “another sign [his] absolute irrationality “
- Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says his country should be open to deploying nuclear weapons
- Germany announces $ 112 million fund to rebuild the country’s armed forces, more than double its current self-defense budget
- EU announces for the first time in its history that it will send funds to Ukraine for weapons – including fighter jets
“The state must pay decently for this important work,” Reznikov said.
Wartime on Monday, it said it had received requests from several American veterans who had expressed interest in going to Ukraine to join the effort.
To do so, they must apply through the Ukrainian embassy in Washington, prove their military experience and wait for approval.
This is a long process that military experts say is needed to avoid inexperienced civilians rushing into the conflict zone and hampering efforts, but this could delay aid to landowners in need. her.
The steps are listed as follows;
“(1) Apply to the Embassy of Ukraine in your country with the intention of joining the Foreign Legion of Territorial Defense of Ukraine (ask a military diplomat or consul for details). Applicants can visit the embassy in person, call or send an email to begin the process.
‘2) Arrange your documents. This includes an identity card, a passport for traveling abroad, documents confirming military service or work with law enforcement and participation in hostilities.
“3) Arrive at the embassy with documents for an interview with the Defense Attaché and for resolving any visa issues with the consul.
‘4) Write an application for enrollment in the Territorial Defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine for military service under a contract on a voluntary basis. (This is in addition to Step 1.)
‘5) Get instructions on how to arrive in Ukraine and what to bring. Military clothing, equipment, helmet, bulletproof vests, combat gloves, tactical goggles, belts and vests are recommended. “Not necessarily,” the officer said, “but a foreign soldier in his national uniform looks good to the International Legion.”
‘6) Go to Ukraine in an organized way. Representatives of Ukrainian embassies, consulates (abroad) and territorial defense in Ukraine will provide assistance along the way. Contacts will be provided at the Embassy of Ukraine in your country.
The Ukrainian embassy in the District of Columbia did not respond to inquiries Monday about the number of applications received.
This photo shows Russian GAZ Tiger infantry vehicles destroyed in a battle in Kharkiv, located about 50 km from the Ukrainian-Russian border, on February 28, 2022.
People remove debris on the site of a military base building that Ukrainian forces say was destroyed by an air strike in the town of Okhtyrka in the Sumy region of Ukraine on February 28, 2022.
Ukrainians in Zaporozhye on Sunday make their own Molotov cocktails to fight the enemy
President Zelensky signed a petition on Monday for Ukraine’s accession to the EU, hoping to strengthen ties with the West.
The Biden administration provided $ 350 million in arms and aid yesterday, and Canada approved $ 25 million on Monday.
Zelensky remained in the capital, Kyiv, fighting the invading enemy along with the nation’s citizens.
Peace talks with Belarus failed on Monday without a resolution.
By Monday evening, huge explosions were heard throughout the city of Kyiv.
A dramatic video showed the night sky lit up by a huge fireball that reportedly came from a military radar communications center in the capital’s Brovary suburb.
The new explosion came hours after the Kremlin warned civilians to leave the city on a “safe route” to the southwest, amid fears that the city was on the verge of another heavy attack.
Russia has used similar tactics in Syrian cities while fighting alongside Bashar al-Assad before its forces bombarded them heavily.
Russian armored vehicles were working to encircle Kyiv with tanks maneuvering to cut it off from the west after attacks by advanced forces failed to penetrate the outskirts.
New satellite images also showed a military convoy spanning more than 17 miles (27km) approaching the capital, a private US company said.