American Volunteers: Motivations Behind Their Fight in Ukraine

Imagine a call to action so powerful, it makes you abandon everything you know. For a growing number of Americans, that call led them straight to Ukraine. We sit down with two former U.S. Marines fighting in Ukraine inside an Azov safe house near the zero line. In this raw, unfiltered interview, Uno and TJ explain why they volunteered, what they’ve seen on the front, and why they’re still in the fight after years of war. This is one of the rare times U.S. fighters on Ukraine’s front line have spoken on camera to independent journalists. They describe civilian attacks, sacrifices made, and what keeps them holding the line against Russia. 📍 Location: Azov Safe House, Eastern Ukraine 📰 Chapters: 00:00 – “We’ll fight until it’s over or we die” 00:59 – Why they volunteered for Ukraine 02:58 – Civilian targets and Russian war crimes 03:55 – Defending Ukraine as defending the West 06:34 – What keeps them fighting after years on the line 👉 Watch Part One of our Ukraine reporting: https://youtu.be/A8gPpZ89thQ 🎥 On the ground with R² Reports. We’re a new independent channel bringing you rare frontline interviews and field reporting from people living the story — in war zones, on city streets, and everywhere history is unfolding. No spin. No punditry. Just what’s happening. Subscribe for unfiltered reporting.