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Can You Join The Russian Foreign Legion?

L Todd WoodJan 21, 2017May 28, 20180

Since the conflict in East Ukraine began, Russia has denied that its military forces were involved inside Ukrainian territory. For the most part, this may have been technically true. Most of the fighters seems to have been regular army that temporarily resigned their regular military status, and other mercenaries. Russia…

Is The Russian Foreign Legion For You?

L Todd WoodJan 29, 2016May 28, 20180

On January 2nd of last year, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law allowing foreigners to enlist in the Russian military. After several years of service and the completion of your contract, you can gain Russian citizenship. The Moscow Times reports, According to the Defense Ministry’s official guidelines for foreign…