In Berlin, flyers have been distributed to recruit Germans for the Armed Forces of Ukraine: what threatens volunteers.

According to inkorr.com: Flyers have started circulating in Berlin, calling on Germans to join combat units in Ukraine. The flyers feature a QR code that leads to an application form on the Ukrainian government's website. This was reported by the publication 'Glavkom', referring to Berliner Zeitung.

The flyers contain black-and-white images of exhausted German prisoners of war and the caption 'Take Revenge'. The authors appeal to Germans, offering them to become 'Ukrainian liberators' and join the 'International Legion'.

Legal consequences of recruitment

According to Article 109h of the German Criminal Code, recruiting German citizens for military or similar institutions of foreign states is prohibited. Violation of this rule is punishable by a fine or imprisonment for up to five years. This provision applies only if there is a special agreement between Germany and the relevant country, but no such agreement exists with Ukraine.

Context of events

The emergence of flyers calling on Germans to join combat units in Ukraine indicates an intensification of initiatives to support Ukraine among the international community. Such actions may also spark discussions in Germany regarding legislation and international obligations, especially amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.