Volunteer from Colombia Harley Olarte, under the pseudonym Rochii.

Tells how he learned about the possibility of serving in the International Legion in the Ukrainian Defense Forces:

- I learned about it from a friend of mine, with whom we previously worked in Colombia, he gave me the contact information of the recruiter Sergeant Ortiz, and it was he who was responsible for sending me.

How the trip to Ukraine went:

- I flew from Bogota to Spain, then from Spain to Warsaw, in Warsaw I took a bus and arrived in the city of Ternopil and began the incorporation process.

Rochii says that in Colombia he was a professional soldier in the National Army and therefore training in Ukraine was simple and understandable for him.

- My training here was basic, because I had already served in the Colombian armed forces.

And what about food and financial support?

As for my support process - there were no problems, everything you want: from fruit and more. We live well, you get what you want. The food is great. The financial support is excellent, on time and in full. They provide everything. I have not had any health problems.

Rochii adds:

- The people here are very humane, they make you feel at home, like among brothers. They gave me personal military documents.

Advice to volunteers who want to join the Defense Forces of Ukraine

- I think I would advise you to prepare yourself physically and psychologically, because you are going to war here. Materially - everything is great, new equipment, uniforms, weapons - everything is in perfect condition. Here, they really fulfill everything they promise: both in financial terms and in medical support and equipment. I would advise you to join, because this is a cause in which the Ukrainian people suffer great injustice.