Over 500 Indians from across the country, including some veterans, have submitted applications volunteering to join the International Legion created to fight Russian forces in Ukraine, diplomatic sources said. One Indian has, so far, joined the Ukraine International Legion, according to official sources.
Following the announcement by Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky to create the International Legion for the territorial defence of Ukraine which would function under the territorial defence squad, a separate website was launched which details steps to join the volunteer force.
However, receiving applications does not mean they are accepted by default, sources explained. There is a long process based on certain criteria including domestic legislation of respective countries and the modalities for accepting volunteers are being finalised by the Ukraine Government, it has been learnt
