France sends combat troops to Ukraine battlefront - Asia Times
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France has sent its first troops officially to Ukraine. They have been deployed in support of the Ukrainian 54th Independent Mechanized Brigade in
  • Tunnelvision [they/them]
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    2 months ago

    They are not mercenaries and it’s very important to understand WHY they are not mercenaries. You harm a legionary you harm a citizen of France, as they gain immediate citizenship when wounded in combat.

    • Frank [he/him, he/him]
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      2 months ago

      I stand corrected, then. I understand now that as a matter of international law they are not considered mercenaries.

      https://legal.un.org/avl/ha/icruftm/icruftm.html