Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has temporarily lifted a visa requirement for foreign nationals who wish to join Ukraine’s “International Defence Legion” to fight against Russia. Zelensky signed a decree late Monday, which will take effect on Tuesday and remain in effect as long as martial law persists. Foreigners—with the exception of Russian citizens–won’t need a visa to enter Ukraine if they are joining the legion to fight Russian troops, according to the decree, The Kyiv Independent first reported. On Sunday, Zelensky had issued a plea to foreigners to come fight with Ukraine, reported New Voice of Ukraine. By early Monday, Ukraine’s deputy defense minister claimed that the country received “thousands” of requests from foreigners to join the war. Zelensky also announced Monday he will release prisoners with combat experience to defend Ukraine. “Under martial law, participants in hostilities—Ukrainians with real combat experience—will be released from custody and will be able to compensate for their …