From the news I realized that Russia had attacked Ukraine and the war had started. And soon my friend, with whom I worked in Colombia, ended up in Ukraine and interested me in this topic. He told me how to get here and everything else. I flew from Bogota to Paris, from there to Warsaw, and there I took a bus and came to Ukraine, to the recruiting center.

In Colombia I was a professional soldier, having served for almost 11 years. But after signing the contract in Ukraine, I was given a certain period of training, during which they emphasize tactical medicine the most, in order to help a comrade or myself on the battlefield. I also received everything I needed for protection. The supply is very good. They give you absolutely everything and it is very high quality. That is, you don't have to buy anything extra. And the food is also very good. The attitude of Ukrainian soldiers towards foreigners is also very good, the officers are polite.

I would advise those foreigners who want to join the Armed Forces of Ukraine to prepare themselves morally, psychologically and physically for the fact that there is actually a war going on here. This is not a game, this is not a walk. So, if you are thinking of coming, be prepared that it may not be easy. The enemy attacks with artillery, drones, missiles. You also need to be prepared for the fact that at first it may be difficult to communicate with the locals, because the Ukrainian language is quite difficult. The food here is also different, you need to get used to it. Another thing is the weather, because the local winter is quite harsh. But in winter they give you a winter set of clothes, which is very good.

I believe that Ukraine will win, because it did not attack Russia, which is an aggressor country. Russia commits crimes, kills civilians, and I am categorically against this. I also say that Ukraine win the war because it is a very beautiful country and simply deserves to win the war.