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International Legion of the GUR: Foreigners continue to join Ukraine's defense forces
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The International Legion of the GUR, established in March 2022, includes representatives from over 55 countries. Foreign volunteers continue to arrive in Ukraine, with some obtaining Ukrainian citizenship. Although the influx of new fighters has decreased, there remains a steady interest in joining the defense forces.
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- The International Legion of the GUR was established in March 2022
- The legion comprises representatives from over 55 countries
- 70% of the legion's fighters are foreigners
- Some volunteers obtain Ukrainian citizenship
- The influx of new volunteers has decreased but remains stable
International Legion of the GUR · Main Intelligence Directorate · Ministry of Defense of Ukraine · Volodymyr Kaminsky
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