Indian Navy veterans sign up to join Ukrainian Forces against Russia

Ukraine began recruitment of volunteers for an International Legion from across the world to fight Russia's invasion, two Indian Navy veterans have applied to join Ukraine Forces.

More than 16,000 volunteers from across the globe have already joined Ukraine's International Legion of Territorial Defence.

Indians are the latest to answer Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's request after veterans from the UK, US, Canada and Japan signed up to join forces in Ukraine against the Russian invasion.

The Indian Navy veterans while speaking with broadcasting channel News9 confirmed submitting a formal application with the Defence Attaché of Ukraine in New Delhi last week.

While the applications of the veterans have been accepted along with passport and service details in the Indian Navy, the Ukraine Government is yet to take a final call on their formal joining.

"I am an Engineer, submariner with 23 years of experience in Mechanical systems. I hereby volunteer to immediately join in the effort for Territorial Defence of Ukraine," one application reads which has been accessed by News9.

When asked why he was so committed to joining Ukrainian Forces, he said, "80% of our Defence Equipment is from Russia. I've been to Russia four times and served there for almost two years. We love their Vodka. We love the Russians. But what they are doing is not correct."

"It is politically correct to say we don't want to do anything about it. There is no point in lighting candles and holding placards", News9 quoted saying Navy veteran.