Ukraine has offered to waive visa requirements for foreigners who assist in its fight against Russian troops.
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has already authorised a decree that would allow foreigners to help his country in the ongoing war.
The decree brings in a “temporary visa-free regime” for foreigners who want to help Ukraine in its defence.
At present, the country requires citizens from the European Union and the US to have visas of more than 90 days within a six-month period for visiting.
The visa-free regime will be effective immediately from 1 March and will remain in effect as long as the martial law is in force in the country.
It does not, however, extend to Russian nationals, referred to as “citizens of the aggressor state,” reported Business Insider.
About 115 young Nigerians, yesterday, offered to join Ukraine in its fight against Russia.
The men, who besieged the Ukraine Embassy in Abuja, put down their names in a register provided by the embassy.
The Second Secretary, Ukraine Embassy, Bohdan Soltys, confirmed the development, adding that no step had yet been taken to that effect.
The volunteers responded to a recent call by Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, urging people around the world to join the fight.
In a statement released last Sunday, the President accused the Russian army of killing civilians and praised Ukrainians for having the courage to defend themselves.
He said that the assault by Russia was not just “Russia’s invasion of Ukraine” but also the beginning of a war against democracy and basic human rights.
Zelensky had called on anyone who wished to join the defence of Ukraine, Europe and the world to come and fight side by side with Ukrainians.
