PM Støre asks Norwegians to think twice before going to Ukraine to fight
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyj, asked Europeans to come to the country to fight. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre asks Norwegians to think carefully before doing so.
According to TV 2, Støre has a clear message for people who are considering leaving Norway to fight on the Ukrainian side.
“I think you have to think carefully about it. I understand that those discussions arise, but war is dramatic,” Støre said.
Fighting in another state
Advocate General Sigrid Redse Johansen told TV 2 that it is not a criminal offense to fight on behalf of another state.
“This presupposes that you fully join the foreign defense and wear their uniform. Then you assume all the risks it entails, and you are covered by their legal system,” Johansen said.
However, one can not fight on behalf of private, non-governmental organizations, and Norwegian citizens have been punished for joining terrorist organizations. It is also a criminal offense to fight on behalf of another state in Norwegian uniform.
Source: © NTB Scanpix / #Norway Today / #NorwayTodayNews
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