Azov's Foreigners Join the Fight

If we don’t have any issues with your documents or your medical examination, it will likely take 2 to 6 weeks to sign the military contract.

The terms of service are exactly the same as those applicable to Ukrainian service members at Azov.

Yes, it is possible. However, it may take an extensive period of time. Please contact one of our Recruitment Centers (see the Contacts section in the Main Menu) to discuss your options.

Yes, the contract states that the first 2 months of service are the probation period.This way, both parties (the recruit and the military unit) will be able to figure out if the recruit is a good fit for our military unit.

To begin with, you must have a valid international passport for traveling abroad.If your country requires a visa to enter Ukraine, you must obtain this visa before departure.You can find a list of countries whose citizens are required to obtain a visa if you are going through Poland here (https://www.gov.pl/web/uae/list-of-countries-whose-citizens-are-required-to-have-visas-when-entering-poland). Please make sure to check your country's status and prepare accordingly.

The main requirements are:English proficiency at a level sufficient to perform military duties in an English-speaking environment.No serious health issues that would interfere with fulfilling military responsibilities.No criminal record.Make sure you meet these criteria before submitting your application.

Unfortunately, the battalion does not provide housing for candidates due to security reasons.You should plan to cover your own accommodation and living expenses in Ukraine for approximately 2–3 weeks.The document processing usually takes around 2 weeks from the moment you arrive and submit your paperwork to the recruiters. However, you should be prepared for unforeseen delays, so having a financial buffer is strongly recommended.

We do not process transfers for foreigners due to the lengthy and bureaucratic nature of the procedure.If you wish to join us, you must first terminate your current contract and then submit a new application.We may consider applications from individuals who have already initiated the contract termination process and can provide a clear timeline for their availability.

Your preferences regarding the area of service are definitely taken into account before the start of basic combat training.However, approval for a specific position can only be granted by the commander of that unit — either during the interview or after you are already in the battalion.We cannot guarantee placement in a specific role prior to arrival.

Setting up a new combat battalion from scratch requires a great deal of resources. As a newly-established unit, the International Battalion needs to buy high-quality gear for its servicemen so they can carry out their combat missions. Donations are the fastest way to convert the support of our friends abroad into direct, tangible impact on the battlefield.

You can donate in the way that suits you best:
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● For an international bank transfer in US dollars, use a respective IBAN account number of our Ukrainian bank. You can copy all the details of the recipient account and paste them directly into your banking application.
● When making a card payment, you can choose between Stripe, Monobank (a Ukrainian payment service provider) or LiqPay (another Ukrainian payment system).Important: with Stripe, you can donate in several currencies: US dollar, Euro, British pound, Japanese yen or Polish złoty.
● For crypto-transfers, you can use the WhitePay option.Please note that some banking fees or card charges may apply to your donation, depending on your bank or payment service provider.

We offer only the safest donation channels that preserve your confidentiality. Your donation will go to the accounts of AZOV.ONE, which is an officially registered legal entity in Ukraine that is authorized to raise funds on behalf of Azov. AZOV.ONE will register all donations, use these funds to procure supplies and then report on these supplies.

You may experience a technical issue when making your donation. Please take a screenshot of the error that you receive from your bank application or from the payment processing platform, and then send it to us at info@azov.one, along with a brief description of the error. We will do our best to help you solve the problem as soon as possible.