Photo: Archive of Jan Trčka
As Europe commemorates the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, another fierce conflict rages at its borders. Ukraine continues to resist Russian aggression, fighting a war that many see as pivotal for the future of European democracy. Among those defending the West’s ideals on Ukrainian soil are Czech volunteers, including Jan Trčka, a legionnaire widely known by his nom de guerre, “Santa.”
Jan Trčka arrived in Ukraine on the third day of the invasion, making him the longest-serving Czech volunteer currently on the frontline.
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Author: Vít Pohanka