Whether it's to fight Russian forces or to help civilians escape the conflict, some Canadians are heading to Ukraine to do what they can to offer their support. Thousands of volunteers from around the world are said to have offered to join the effort to repel Russian President Vladimir Putin's attempt to annex his western neighbour.

Governments, including Canada's, have advised against that, but many are going there anyway. Jeff Semple speaks with one man about why he feels it's important to take on this dangerous mission.

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