John “Jackie” Roberts is an American Military Veteran and Volunteer Soldier/Instructor in the Ukrainian Army. He has been wounded twice in Ukraine since March 2022, participating in combat against Russian aggression in the regions of Kyiv, Kharkiv and Donbas. His unit is currently operating in/around the city of Avdiivka.
As Russian forces closed in on the Ukrainian town of Avdiivka, U.S. veteran Jackie witnessed firsthand the deadly cost of Congress blocking military aid to Ukraine.