The center, open since October at the Consulate General of Ukraine, has seen applications from Ukrainians residing in 30 countries, including the U.K., U.S. and Ireland.

The Legion is part of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Staff at the center view the response as an encouraging start.

“This is a good result, especially as we are only beginning our work,” said a member of staff at the center who is responsible for interviewing candidates and overseeing moral and psychological training.

Most applicants are Ukrainians based in Poland and the Czech Republic, though there has been significant interest from Ukrainians in other countries.

“We are receiving applications from Ukrainians in geographically distant areas such as the UK, Ireland, Canada and the United States,” the worker added.

Around half the applicants are under 25, and 90% are men.

“Younger applicants are often keen to join assault units or serve as UAV operators, while older applicants typically prefer roles related to their civilian skills, such as logistics,” he added.

Women have predominantly expressed interest in medical roles within the Legion, though a few have expressed interest in positions as snipers.

Candidates include students willing to pause their studies and older individuals who have worked in roles such as lorry drivers or builders abroad.