Finland publishes info for volunteers mulling to fight for Ukraine

The Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs published an information package on its website for those planning or considering travelling to Ukraine to serve as volunteer fighters and for their family and friends, said the ministry in a press release on Monday.

“The Ministry does not recommend or promote volunteering as a fighter. However, it assists Finnish citizens who are in Ukraine in accordance with the Consular Services Act whenever possible,” the press release added.

Anyone considering leaving should read and understand the information in Finnish on the page.

The page gives guidance on consular services and explains what Finnish legislation says about the legal status of volunteers in war and how Ukraine manages the affairs of volunteer fighters in different situations.

The information on the page is based on the experiences of the Ministry and Finland’s Embassy in Kiev and their best understanding of the current situation.

So far six Finnish volunteer fighters were killed in Russian attacks in Ukraine.