The Council adopted the law on the military service of foreigners in Ukraine — what it provides
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The Council adopted the law on the military service of foreigners in Ukraine — what it provides

The Council adopted the law on the military service of foreigners in Ukraine — what it provides

The Council adopted in the second reading draft law No. 12023 on changes to the rules of military service under contract for foreigners and stateless persons. 276 deputies voted for it.

Points of attention

  • The new law makes it possible for foreigners and stateless persons to enter into contracts with the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
  • Before concluding the contract, a special check of the candidate's compliance with the requirements is carried out.
  • The law was adopted in connection with the difficult operational situation on the front line and the need to increase the number of military personnel.
  • The involvement of foreign military personnel is planned both through additional mobilization and through voluntary entry into contract service.

What does the law on military service of foreigners in Ukraine provide for

The draft law proposes to allow foreigners and stateless persons to enter into contracts with the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the National Guard and the State Special Transport Service.

Before receiving such an opportunity, they must pass a special check, which will be carried out by the Center for Recruiting Foreigners, a structure that has yet to be established.

The regulations of this Center will be approved by the government. During the inspection of foreigners, the following will be assessed:

  • the legality of their stay in Ukraine;

  • the presence of administrative or criminal liability under Ukrainian legislation;

  • possible connections with intelligence and subversive activities of foreign states against Ukraine;

  • other factors that may prevent recruitment under the contract.

The explanatory note to the draft law states that the need to improve the legislation is due to the difficult operational situation on the front line and the need to increase the number of military personnel. This involves the recruitment, both through additional mobilization and through voluntary entry into contract service, of foreigners and stateless persons with relevant combat experience.

Documentary about the International Legion

The documentary project "International Legion. Freedom without borders" of the online.ua production company was created in 2023 with the assistance of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications of Ukraine.

The tape tells about foreigners who have been fighting as part of the Armed Forces of Ukraine against the Russian army since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Russia.

Foreign legionnaires repulse the Moscow army together with servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Who are these worthy people? What is their motivation? How do they fight and what do they feel? About all this in the film "International Legion. Freedom without borders."

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Quantum Systems plans to scale drone production in Ukraine

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German technology company Quantum Systems, which specializes in the development, design, and production of drones, plans to double production in Ukraine.

Points of attention

  • Quantum Systems, a German technology company, is looking to double drone production in Ukraine this year, with the goal of enhancing the company's presence in the country.
  • The company already has two establishments in Ukraine, including an R&D center and a service and development center for drones, highlighting their commitment to the region.
  • A recent working meeting between Quantum Systems and the Ukrainian Ministry of Strategic Industries signifies collaborative efforts to expedite the scaling-up process of drone production in Ukraine.

Quantum Systems scales up drone production in Ukraine

This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Strategic Industry.

Thus, on February 13, the agency's delegation held a working meeting with representatives of Quantum Systems at the Munich Security Conference.

The ministry recalled that Quantum Systems has already opened two enterprises in Ukraine: an R&D center and a service and development center for drones.

The company plans to double production this year. During the meeting, they discussed how to speed this up.

We strengthen our partners, help them at all stages. We are all interested in the same result — as much high-quality weapons as possible for the Ukrainian army. Thank you Quantum Systems for your courage and consistency in your work. We are working together to ensure that there are more and more such companies in Ukraine, — said the Minister for Strategic Industries German Smetanin.

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