Cars and candles to Ukraine: How Czech volunteers are providing non-military supplies to Ukrainian troops

Photo: Pomáháme Ukrajině, z.s.

On February 24th 2022, the world was shocked by the Russian military’s sudden invasion into Ukrainian territory as part of a so-called “special military operation”. Three years later, the fighting continues, and many Czechs are still actively supporting Ukraine’s efforts with their time and money. Danny Bate spoke to one such volunteer, Jiří Pospíšil from the organisation Pomáháme Ukrajině, about his work, which takes him close to the war’s front lines.

Could you tell us about the work that you’ve been doing? Your organisation that you work with to get supplies to Ukraine, how does it function, and what does the job involve?.

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Author: Danny Bate