France Bars Russian and Ukrainian Citizens from Foreign Legion

France has implemented a ban on nationals from Russia and Ukraine from enlisting in the French Foreign Legion, citing the ongoing war between the two countries as the reason for this restriction. This policy was published on the Foreign Legion's official recruitment website and will remain in effect until further notice.

While the Legion typically accepts applicants from all nationalities, the current conflict has led to this exception. The ban not only applies to passport holders from Russia and Ukraine but also to anyone who has participated in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, including serving soldiers and mercenaries, regardless of their nationality.

The French Foreign Legion's eligibility rules for other nationalities remain unchanged, and French citizens can still apply. Language training is provided as part of the integration process, and no specific end date for the suspension has been given, as it is described as a measure for the "current context" of the conflict.