Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-04-24 03:54:19 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 39BF72A0387BE787860F200F4FC2FF5093271DCA232B5BAF07B4281C63F62C04
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Original Note:
Ian was not a mercenary, but a serviceman in the Chosen Company (59th Motorized) The Geneva Conventions declare that mercenaries are not recognized as legitimate combatants. President Zelenskyy allowed willing foreign fighters to legally serve in Ukrainian National Guard. https://www.politico.eu/article/volodymyr-zelenskyy-allow-foreigners-serve-national-guard-ukraine-war/ https://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercenary
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