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Russian embassy warns Thais “don’t fight with Ukrainians”, threatens prosecution

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Sunday, March 6, 2022 10:23

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Yesterday, the Embassy of Russia in Bangkok posted on Facebook urging Thais not to join the Ukrainian military. The post was originally in Russian, but viewers can see a translated version in English.

The embassy alleges that under international law, such ‘merceneries’ who join Ukrainian forces are not qualified as combatants, and have no status as prisoners of war. It says the best-case-scenerio for them is detention and prosecution.

Russian embassy warns Thais "don't fight with Ukrainians", threatens prosecution | News by Thaiger

Thais with military experience have signed up to fight with Ukrainian forces, though it’s unclear exactly how many. Some of them cite a sense of duty to stand up for a small country against a big country invading it.

“I hate to see strong people harassing weak ones. I am ready to quit 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 appeal to foreigners to come to the Ukraine to help its forces fight Russia’s military invasion.

SOURCE: Bangkok Post | Embassy of Russia

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Recent comments:

Zig

2022-03-06 17:04

first of all..screw Russia for trying to bully people...If anyone wants to help support Ukraine..more power to them and may they kick some a**! Secondly...I wouldn't count on too many Thais fighting for Ukraine...as they won't even stand up against…

Stardust

2022-03-06 17:12

At this moment in the european news huge long lines outside the Ukrainian embassies in Europe where people who are trained and served to sign in to fight against the russian agressions and help the Ukraine people. All reservist and…

Rookiescot

2022-03-06 17:19

3 minutes ago, Stardust said: At this moment in the european news huge long lines outside the Ukrainian embassies in Europe where people who are trained and served to sign in to fight against the russian agressions and help the…

Bike

2022-03-06 18:49

So the Russian embassy wants Thailand to grant extensions for Russians stranded in Phuket and at the same time threatens its citizens when they want to fight this dictator's attaques. Let them evacuate their own people. Like Thailand does for…

Bangkok_Gary

2022-03-08 07:17

Russia is run by gangsters who murder innocent women and children and they talk about international law.

Tara Abhasakun

A Thai-American dual citizen, Tara has reported news and spoken on a number of human rights and cultural news issues in Thailand. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in history from The College of Wooster. She interned at Southeast Asia Globe, and has written for a number of outlets. Tara reports on a range of Thailand news issues.

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