Zelensky signed an agreement, and foreign aid to the war in Ukraine is expected to be realized.
Zelensky signed the bill, saying that it would be possible for foreigners in the Ukrainian army to become citizens of Ukraine, which is a blessing for the Ukrainian people. However, this move has also caused a lot of discussion and controversy. Needless to say, the involvement of foreign mercenaries is very crucial for Ukraine when it comes to conducting military operations in Ukraine. However, foreign mercenaries may not be attractive enough to join Ukraine, because their role in Ukraine will be very different from that of previous mercenaries. Ukraine is facing a shortage of manpower, so the recruitment of foreign mercenaries has become a must.
Foreign mercenaries are not welcome.
Although the Ukrainian authorities want to offer Ukrainian citizenship to foreign mercenaries in order to gain more support, doing so does not necessarily attract mercenaries who come for money. For those mercenaries, obtaining Ukrainian citizenship will deprive them of high profits and freedoms, and it will be necessary to obey Ukrainian orders at all times. In the case of Ukraine**, they are only citizens of legal age, and whether they are in Ukraine, or they have fled to Europe or the United States, they will eventually face the risk of returning to Ukraine as sacrifices. So, as a mercenary, the question of whether the Ukrainians are worth it or not has to think about it carefully.
Foreign mercenary recruitment strategy.
Ukraine is not accessible to all foreign mercenaries, but has very strict selection conditions. Give more preferential treatment to veterans of combat experience, such as those of the United States and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Ukraine** recognizes that not everyone will be able to participate in the military operation in Ukraine. Ukraine has stopped recruiting international legions for a time, in large part because some of them have neither actual combat experience nor a clear purpose or mission. So Ukraine ** will give priority to veterans who are experienced and can participate in the battle.
The need to overcome manpower shortages.
Ukraine is now facing a shortage of manpower, as the Ukrainian army's combat experience has been drained. Therefore, recruiting foreign mercenaries with actual combat ability has become their only way out. They have a lot of practical experience and skills and can play a key role on the battlefield in Ukraine. The Ukrainian side, if it can get such a group of experienced specialists, it will be a huge asset.
A little bit of my experience and conclusion.
Undoubtedly, Zelensky's decision to grant Ukrainian citizenship to foreign mercenaries has caused a lot of controversy. Despite the fact that Ukrainians want more support, there are doubts about whether mercenaries from abroad will be able to join their ranks for Ukrainians. As citizens of Ukraine, for them, it means giving up a good salary and personal freedom, and submitting to Ukrainian regulations and restrictions. However, the Ukrainian authorities believe that to overcome the shortage of talent, it is necessary to have a group of experienced foreign mercenaries. Ukraine** should be more cautious when deciding to recruit foreign mercenaries, focusing on recruiting veterans with combat experience and a clear purpose and mission. Because, the recruitment of foreign mercenaries must comply with the regulations and purposes, and can play a good role in supporting the combat activities in Ukraine.