Nathan Long, a 30-year-old roofer from south London, joined the Ukrainian Foreign Legion despite never having fired a gun before, motivated by a desire to stop Vladimir Putin’s advances. He is among thousands of foreign recruits from countries like Namibia and Colombia who receive a monthly salary of £2,150 after four weeks of training. Long underwent rigorous training, faced life-threatening conditions, and has since become a battle-hardened soldier, reflecting on the sacrifices and losses experienced on the front lines.
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