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Summary of official international government responses edit

Country Legality of citizens enlisting Official Stance on International Legion Ref
Algeria Illegal Algeria discourages its citizens from enlisting. [1]
Australia Unclear Australia discourages its citizens from enlisting and the legality of volunteering under Australian law is unclear. [2]
Austria Illegal It is illegal for Austrian citizens to enlist in the International Legion under Austrian law. [3]
Belarus Illegal It is illegal for Belarusian citizens to enlist in the International Legion. However, the Belarusian opposition leader, in exile in Poland, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has endorsed Belarusians enlisting in the International Legion. [4]
Belgium Legal Belgium discourages its citizens from enlisting. However, it is legal for Belgian citizens to enlist under Belgian law. [5][6]
Cambodia Un­known Cambodia discourages its citizens from enlisting. [7]
Canada Legal Canada allows its citizens to enlist in the International Legion, however Canadian law may technically bar joining a military at war with a "friendly state". [2][8][9]
Croatia Illegal Croatian law forbids it's nationals from fighting in foreign countries. [10][11]
Czech Republic Legal The Czech Republic allows its citizens to enlist in the International Legion after receiving permission from the Czech president. [12][13]
Denmark Legal There is no law in Denmark that prohibits Danish citizens from enlisting the International Legion. Danish citizens however, are not allowed to fight in an armed conflict where Denmark is a party, and one fights on the side of the enemy. [14]
Estonia TBA Estonia's parliament is, as of March 2022, debating whether to allow its citizens to enlist in the International Legion [15]
Finland Un­known Finland discourages its citizens from enlisting. [16]
France Legal France allows its citizens to enlist in the International Legion. [17]
Georgia Un­known Georgia discourages its citizens from enlisting. [18]
Germany Legal Germany allows its citizens to enlist in the International Legion. [19]
India Illegal It is illegal for Indian citizens to enlist in the International Legion under Indian law. [20]
Indonesia Illegal It is illegal for Indonesian citizens to enlist in the International Legion under Indonesian law. [21]
Israel Legal under certain circumstances Israeli law has a provision forbidding citizens from joining a foreign military, with a potential punishment of up to three years in prison. This is not applicable if the State of Israel has an agreement with the foreign country in question. It is publicly unknown if there is an agreement with Ukraine Israel's Foreign Ministry would not comment further. It is not illegal for a foreign country to recruit people in Israel. [22]
Italy Illegal It is illegal for Italian citizens to enlist in the International Legion under Italian law. [23][original research?]
Japan Unclear Japan discourages its citizens from enlisting and the legality of Japanese citizens enlisting is unclear under Japanese law. [24]
Kosovo Illegal It is illegal for Kosovo citizens to enlist in the International Legion under Kosovo law. [25]
Latvia Legal Latvia allows its citizens to enlist in the International Legion. [2]
Moldova Un­known Moldova discourages its citizens from enlisting into the legion. [26]
Montenegro Illegal It is illegal for Montenegrin citizens to enlist in the International Legion under Montenegrin law. [27]
Netherlands Legal under certain circumstances The Netherlands discourages its citizens from enlisting and it is illegal for active-duty Dutch soldiers to enlist in the International Legion under Dutch law. [28]
New Zealand Legal New Zealand discourages its citizens from enlisting. However, it is legal for New Zealanders to enlist in the International Legion under New Zealand law. [29]
Nigeria Illegal Nigeria bars its citizens from enlisting in the International Legion. [1]
North Macedonia Illegal It is illegal for Macedonian citizens to enlist in the International Legion under North Macedonian law. [25]
Norway Legal Norwegian citizens can legally enlist in the International Legion under Norwegian law. The Norwegian government reminds about dangers, rules and responsibilities. [30]
Pakistan Un­known Pakistan discourages its citizens from enlisting in the International Legion. [31]
Poland Legal under certain circumstances Polish citizens who want to enlist in the International Legion, or any other foreign army, must receive the approval of the Polish Minister of National Defense. [32]
Russia — Russia has stated foreign fighters are unlawful combatants entitled to no protection under the Geneva Conventions, captured foreign fighters will not be given prisoner of war status, and captured foreign fighters will be prosecuted as mercenaries. [33]
Senegal Illegal It is illegal for Senegalese citizens to enlist in the International Legion under Senegalese law. [34]
Serbia Illegal It is illegal for Serbian citizens to enlist in the International Legion under Serbian law. [35]
Singapore Illegal It is illegal for Singaporean citizens to enlist in the International Legion under Singaporean law. [36]
Slovakia Legal under certain circumstances It is illegal for Slovakian citizens to enlist in the International Legion under Slovakian law without a permit from the Slovak Republic. [37]
South Africa Unclear The legality of enlisting in the International Legion is unclear under South African law. [38]
South Korea Illegal It is illegal for South Korean citizens to enlist in the International Legion under South Korean law. [39]
Spain Legal under certain circumstances Any Spaniard who is neither a soldier nor a member of the Security Corps and Forces may legally enlist in the International Legion. [40]
Switzerland Illegal It is illegal for Swiss citizens to enlist in the International Legion under Swiss law. [41]
Taiwan Un­known Taiwan discourages its citizens from enlisting. [42]
Thailand Legal Thailand discourages its citizens from enlisting. However, it is legal for Thai citizens to enlist under Thai law. [24][43]
Turkey Un­known Turkey has refused to comment on its citizens enlisting in the International Legion. [25]
United Kingdom Illegal but unenforced It is illegal for citizens of the United Kingdom to enlist in the International Legion under British law. However, the last prosecution for violating the law was in 1896 and the government has not threatened its enforcement since the Spanish Civil War. [2][9]
United States Unclear The United States discourages its citizens from enlisting in the International Legion. American law prohibits "a group organized as a military expedition from departing from the United States to take action as a military force against a nation with whom the United States is at peace", but does not "prevent individuals from leaving the United States to fight for a cause in which they believed." [44]
Uzbekistan Illegal It is illegal for Uzbek citizens to enlist in the International Legion. [31]
Vietnam Illegal It is illegal for Vietnamese citizens to enlist in the International Legion. [7]

NT on SAW edit

[It's] like 1984 when all the proles have that ghastly cheerful music. It's written for them – either by a computer or by a special department; I can't remember – and it keeps them all happy.

They'd say, 'We're just making records for people to have a good time to.' They are utterly and totally Thatcherite and their records are utterly and totally Thatcherite records. In which sense they are perfect pop because they are totally records of their time.[45]

They'd say, 'We're just making records for people to have a good time to.' They are utterly and totally Thatcherite and their records are utterly and totally Thatcherite records. In which sense they are perfect pop because they are totally records of their time.[46]

Neil Tennant of Pet Shop Boys discussing Stock Aitken Waterman in 1989

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  2. ^ a b c d Thomsen, Jacqueline (14 March 2022). "Explainer: Is it legal for foreigners to fight for Ukraine?". Reuters. Archived from the original on 14 March 2022. Retrieved 14 March 2022.
  3. ^ Cite error: The named reference Austria was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  4. ^ "Svetlana Tikhanovskaya: Is the fate of Belarus tied to the fate of Ukraine?" (Podcast Interview). BBC. 11 March 2022. Archived from the original on 15 March 2022. Retrieved 16 March 2022.
  5. ^ Cite error: The named reference Times7March2022 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  6. ^ Clapson, Colin (15 March 2022). "Volunteers from Belgium sign up for Ukraine's foreign legion". Reuters. Archived from the original on 16 March 2022. Retrieved 16 March 2022.
  7. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference BNSEA was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  8. ^ Berthiaume, Lee (23 March 2022). "Canadian troops ordered to stay away as foreign fighters flock to Ukraine". The Globe and Mail – via www.theglobeandmail.com.
  9. ^ Cite error: The named reference Croatia was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  10. ^ "Iz Hrvatske na ratište u Ukrajini samo na 'osobnu odgovornost'". Radio Slobodna Evropa (in Serbo-Croatian). Retrieved 2022-06-07.
  11. ^ Willoughby, Ian (2022-06-24). "Czechs fighting in Ukraine without president's permission investigated". Radio Prague. Retrieved 2022-07-14.
  12. ^ "Dva české dobrovolníky podezřívá NCOZ z rabování na Ukrajině, píše iRozhlas". Czech Television (in Czech). 2022-06-25. Retrieved 2022-07-14.
  13. ^ "Syrienkrigere blev straffet - ikke ulovligt at kæmpe i Ukraine" [Syrian fighters were punished - not illegal to fight in Ukraine]. ritzau (in Danish). JydskeVestkysten. 28 February 2022. Archived from the original on 23 March 2022. Retrieved 19 March 2022. På et kort pressemøde søndag aften sagde statsminister Mette Frederiksen (S), at der ikke er noget juridisk til hinder for, at danskere eller herboende ukrainere tager til Ukraine og kæmper mod Rusland.
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  15. ^ Cite error: The named reference Finland was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  16. ^ Cite error: The named reference PoliticoFrench was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  17. ^ Cite error: The named reference Georgia was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  18. ^ Cite error: The named reference Germany was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  19. ^ Cite error: The named reference TheHindu8March2022 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  20. ^ Musthafa, Siti Aisah Nurhalida (15 March 2022). "Orang Indonesia Boleh atau Tidak Ikut Bertempur di Ukraina? Simak Aturan Berikut – Pikiran-Rakyat.com – Halaman 2" [Can or Can Not Indonesians Take Part in Fighting in Ukraine? Check out the following rules – Mind-People.com – Page 2]. www.pikiran-rakyat.com (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 15 March 2022. Retrieved 16 March 2022.
  21. ^ Gross, Judah Ari (26 February 2022). "Ukrainian Embassy seeks to recruit Israelis to fight Russian invasion: In now-deleted post, mission calls for volunteers to 'participate in combat actions against the Russian aggressor'; Israeli Foreign Ministry says it's aware of the matter". The Times of Israel. Archived from the original on 2 March 2022. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
  22. ^ "Art. n° 288 "Arruolamenti o armamenti non autorizzati a servizio di uno Stato estero" del Codice Penale" [Art. N ° 288 "Unauthorized enlistments or armaments in the service of a foreign State" of the Criminal Code] (in Italian). Archived from the original on 1 September 2019. Retrieved 22 March 2022. Chiunque nel territorio dello Stato e senza approvazione del Governo arruola o arma cittadini, perché militino al servizio o a favore dello straniero, è punito con la reclusione da quattro a quindici anni. La pena è aumentata se fra gli arruolati sono militari in servizio, o persone tuttora soggette agli obblighi del servizio militare. [Whoever in the territory of the State and without the approval of the Government enlists or arms citizens, to serve or serve the foreigner, is punished with imprisonment from four to fifteen years. The penalty is increased if among the enlisted soldiers are soldiers in service, or persons still subject to the obligations of military service.]
  23. ^ a b Jayakumar, Shashi (17 March 2022). "Foreign Fighters from Asia in Ukraine? Prospects and Possibilities". The Diplomat. Archived from the original on 17 March 2022. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
  24. ^ a b c Cite error: The named reference BI-NMacedonia14March2022 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  25. ^ Cite error: The named reference Moldova was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  26. ^ Cite error: The named reference Montenegro was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  27. ^ Cite error: The named reference Netherlands1 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  28. ^ Lloyd, Marnie (17 March 2022). "There is little to stop New Zealanders leaving to fight in Ukraine – but few legal protections if they do". The Conversation. Archived from the original on 18 March 2022. Retrieved 19 March 2022.
  29. ^ Bjåen, Bjørgulv K. (27 February 2022). "Frivillige melder seg til Ukraina - lovleg for nordmenn å krige i ukrainsk uniform" [Free to enlist in Ukraine – legal for Norwegians to fight in Ukrainian uniforms]. News. vårtland (in Norwegian). Archived from the original on 27 Feb 2022. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
  30. ^ a b Lipin, Michael (23 March 2022). "Foreigners Fighting for Ukraine Elicit Scorn, Ambivalence, Support From Governments". Voice of America. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
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  32. ^ Cite error: The named reference Russia was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  33. ^ Cite error: The named reference Senegal was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  34. ^ Cite error: The named reference Serbia was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  35. ^ Cite error: The named reference Singapore was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  36. ^ Cite error: The named reference Slovakia was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  37. ^ Cite error: The named reference South Africa-13March2022 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  38. ^ Sajid, Islamuddin (18 March 2022). "9 South Koreans currently in Ukraine as volunteer fighters: Report". Anadolu Agency. Archived from the original on 19 March 2022. Retrieved 19 March 2022.
  39. ^ Moreno, Cristóbal (23 March 2022). "¿Mercenarios o voluntarios? Los combatientes extranjeros en Ucrania" [Mercenaries or volunteers? Foreign combatants in Ukraine]. El Debate (in Spanish). Retrieved 7 April 2022.
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  41. ^ Cite error: The named reference TW1 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
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  43. ^ Rudesill, Dakota (15 March 2022). "American Fighters, Ukraine, and the Neutrality Act: The Law and the Urgent Need for Clarity". Just Security. Archived from the original on 15 March 2022. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
  44. ^ Heath, Chris (1990). Pet Shop Boys, Literally (2020 ed.). London: Penguin Random House. pp. 244–245. ISBN 9781785152368.
  45. ^ Heath, Chris (1990). Pet Shop Boys, Literally (2020 ed.). London: Penguin Random House. pp. 244–245. ISBN 9781785152368.
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