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McGee’s first war

Ukraine does not deny that there are foreign nationals among their troops. Their unit is officially called the International Legion of Territorial Defense of Ukraine, or the Ukrainian Foreign Legion.

By
HARRY SUSILO AND KRIS MADA FROM UKRAINE
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Three foreign legions, Damien McGrou (left), Gelena McGee (center), and M Jay (right), are in Kyiv, Ukraine, Monday (13/6/2022). These foreign legions helped Ukraine in the war against Russia.
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Three foreign legions, Damien McGrou (left), Gelena McGee (center), and M Jay (right), are in Kyiv, Ukraine, Monday (13/6/2022). These foreign legions helped Ukraine in the war against Russia.

The death sentences handed down to two British citizens and a Moroccan citizen show that there are foreign nationals among Ukrainian troops. While some had wartime experience or military backgrounds, others were ordinary civilians before the Ukraine-Russian war broke out.

Ukraine does not deny that there are foreign nationals among their troops. Their unit is officially called the International Legion of Territorial Defense of Ukraine, or the Ukrainian Foreign Legion. They receive salaries, life insurance as well as combat equipment.

Editor:
NASRULLAH NARA
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