As thousands of Ukrainians are pouring into the neighbouring countries as Russian attacks grows stronger, a 63-year-old Nepalese man has chosen to stay behind with his son to fight as all Ukrainian men aged 18 to 60 have been told to help the armed forces.
Jayant Kumar Nepal (63) left Nepal, his home country, and shifted to Ukraine in 1979 to do business. For 40 years, he has been living there with his wife and son, following which they have acquired Ukrainian citizenship.
Speaking to WION, Kumar said that he cannot leave his 36-year-old son behind alone to fight.