Brazilian Guilherme Ribeiro, who has been fighting in the Armed Forces of Ukraine for several years, shared his motivations for participating in the war on the side of Ukraine and his perception of Ukrainians in an interview with 'Glavkom'. He noted that before the start of the Revolution of Dignity, he knew little about Ukraine, but the impression of the courage and bravery of Ukrainians made him join in the defense of this country.
«I thought: what brave and cool people they are, who rose up for freedom! After that, I began to closely follow events in Ukraine and cheered for Ukraine. And when the full-scale war began, I decided it was time to go to Ukraine and help these brave people,» Guilherme shares.
The man explained that he had military training in the Brazilian army and decided to join the military actions in Ukraine. He talked about his role in the defense, about getting into difficult situations, but still managing to get through them in hope of victory.
Daughter, losing mother, and Guilherme Ribeiro's way back
Guilherme shared that he has a daughter and an elderly father in Brazil, to whom he expressed his desire to fight in the war in Ukraine. For him, this choice was obvious, as he felt obligated to help Ukrainians in their struggle for freedom.
Guilherme Ribeiro also noted that after some negative experiences in various units, he found his place in the Second International Legion, where he feels protected and supported. He emphasized the importance of humane treatment and attention to detail from commanders who know how to save the lives of their fighters.
A message from Brazilian Guilherme Ribeiro about his military activities in Ukraine reflects his feelings of gratitude and support for Ukrainian heroes in their fight for the country's freedom. He shares his experiences and impressions of the Ukrainian people, as well as emphasizes the importance of humane treatment in war and preserving the lives of soldiers.