"Every Ukrainian instructor we prepare can then train a hundred of their own soldiers," says today's guest on Drošinātājs – private military instructor Bradley Crawford, who has 20 years of experience in the US armed forces, adding: "Ukrainian soldiers have immense combat experience and incredible adaptability, which is why we don't teach from NATO manuals. Working hand-in-hand with our Ukrainian colleagues, we ourselves learn every day and pass this knowledge on to others." 

In a conversation with Dīvs Reiznieks, Bradley shares his experience of how the Ukrainian army has transformed from "post-Cold War era" thinking to a modern, technologically strong force. The open conversation also illuminates his personal motives, friendships, and losses that have turned this mission into his life's calling. 

This is a complete interview without translation from the Latvian Radio’s podcast "Drošinātājs" (“The Fuse”), dedicated to the people of Ukraine and their fight against Russian aggression. 

Links to the full version of the podcast can be found here: linktr.ee/drosinatajs