Viktor Ilchak, Roma soldier from Ukraine, talking about life before and during the war. (16 травня 2024 р.)

On Romani Resistance Day, we remember the Roma uprising at Auschwitz in 1994 and celebrate the resilience of the Roma people. We also honour Viktor Ilchak and other Roma soldiers who today are defending their homeland and fighting for European values in Ukraine. 

Watch Viktor Ilchak in conversation with Zeljko Jovanovic, president of the Roma Foundation for Europe.