Ukraine has become home to many foreign volunteers who responded to the call to help resist Russian aggression. One of them is JC - a volunteer from Brazil who has been serving in the ranks of Ukraine’s Defense Forces for two years.

In a detailed interview, JC talks about his journey - from the initial idea of joining Ukraine's resistance to taking part in combat on the front lines. He arrived in Ukraine in 2023, invited personally by a Ukrainian friend. With prior military experience, JC quickly adapted and found himself on the front line just days after arriving.

Today, the process for new volunteers is much more organized. JC explains in detail how the recruitment system works: registering through an online portal, arriving at the center in Ternopil, and undergoing training at the base of the Fourth International Legion of Ukraine’s Defense Forces. Even those without combat experience can receive the necessary training and everything required for service.

JC talks about the realities of modern warfare - drones, technology, and new types of weaponry. The Ukrainian front has become a kind of laboratory where daily adaptation and new skills are vital. According to him, the experience gained by volunteers here is unique and rarely accessible in peaceful countries.

JC also emphasizes the importance of logistics - rotation, food supply, and parcel delivery even to the zero line of the front. He notes that the high level of organization in the Ukrainian army impresses many foreigners.

The interview also addresses important practical issues: salary, bank transfers to Brazil, the process of signing a contract (which usually takes up to two weeks), the role of drones in combat, and how experience in Ukraine’s Defense Forces is invaluable for a future career.

To conclude, JC addresses all Brazilians and Latin Americans with a call to join the fight for freedom:

“Ukraine is far better prepared than it was a few years ago. You’ll get everything - training, equipment, a new profession. And most importantly - you’ll feel the genuine gratitude and support of the Ukrainian people.”
 

In cooperation with World Revolving