Yesterday, the Embassy of Russia in Bangkok posted on Facebook urging Thais to not join the Ukrainian navy. Up-sell was initially in Russian, however viewers can see a translated version in English.
The embassy alleges that underneath international regulation, such ‘merceneries’ who be a part of Ukrainian forces aren’t qualified as combatants, and haven’t any status as prisoners of struggle. It says the best-case-scenerio for them is detention and prosecution.
Thais with navy expertise have signed up to struggle with Ukrainian forces, although it’s unclear precisely how many. Some of them cite a way of duty to face up for a small country in opposition to a big country invading it.
“I hate to see sturdy people harassing weak ones. I am able to give up as a volunteer ranger and fly to Ukraine if I am recruited to join the fight.”
This news comes a week after the Ukrainian president posted an attraction to foreigners to come to the Ukraine to help its forces struggle Russia’s army invasion..g