Newsweek: As Ukraine Rallies Nation to Defend from Russia, Far-Right Joins the Fight
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CEP Senior Director Dr. Hans-Jakob Schindler quoted: "'Immediately after the invasion, some groups within Ukraine affiliated with right-wing extremism, in particular the Azov Regiment, which is now part of the Ukrainian Interior Ministry, have put out public calls on social media for volunteers to come and join them,' Schindler told Newsweek. 'The Azov Regiment issued fairly detailed travel instructions via its social media channels but made clear that a) travel will not be facilitated until the individual is in Ukraine and b) no payment will be given for the volunteers and c) several months of service should be expected.'"
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March 2, 2022
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