I am 33 years old, I served in the Portuguese army for 7 years. Before coming to Ukraine, I also worked in Switzerland for 7 years in a logistics company. One day, I was lying on the couch at home and watching the news on TV. And it occurred to me that for three days in a row I had seen several ads asking me to help Ukraine. And then I said to myself: “I have to do something for this country”. So after 15 days, I packed my things, left my comfort zone and came to Ukraine.

Here I first underwent military training again. The training in tactical medicine was especially thorough. I would like to note that I had good instructors who taught me well. The training programs are also well-designed, and I learned a lot of useful things during this training. Before coming to Ukraine, I already had some military experience, but I had never dealt with, for example, drones. The widespread use of drones is what impressed me the most in this war. At first, I had to serve with the Colombians. I liked working with them, we became friends. Then there was a unit with the French, and also with the Brazilians. For those who are thinking of coming to Ukraine, I advise you to start physical training at home.

In my opinion, Russia will not win this war, because the truth is not on its side, but on the side of Ukraine. So, no matter how long this war lasts, I will be here to help Ukraine win. I am fighting for Ukraine, because it needs help now. Ukraine deserves freedom, and that is why I will be here, with the Ukrainians, to help them defend their freedom.

Ukrainians are very hospitable and friendly people. They are happy to greet foreign volunteers right on the street. Once I was having lunch in a restaurant. And one family came up to my table to talk and thank me for helping Ukraine. Despite the difficult trials that have befallen them, Ukrainians are very good people. And now is the time when they really need help. We, foreign volunteers, are really needed here. So, if you can come and help Ukraine, then do it.

Long live Ukraine!