'Worth Fighting For': Why A Swedish Politician Joined The Ukrainian Armed Forces

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Former Swedish member of parliament Caroline Nordengrip, currently volunteering in the Ukrainian infantry, says she chose to join the fight against Russian aggression because Ukraine is "a wonderful country" whose freedom and peace is worth the risk. Trained in the Swedish military, Nordengrip has also served as an instructor for Ukrainian troops. RFE/RL journalist Taras Levchenko recently interviewed her in Kyiv.