Ihor has been fighting on Ukraine's eastern front since 2014, the year Russia illegally annexed Crimea and sent troops into the Donbas region. His call sign is "The Knifer". He also trains troops in hand-to-hand combat.

STORY: For Ukrainians living in Alaska's Anchorage, the arrival of Russian President Vladimir Putin for Friday's summit with U.S. President Donald Trump brings mixed feelings.Some are approaching it with caution and concern,

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin hold talks in Alaska on Friday, with the U.S. president's hopes of sealing a ceasefire agreement on Ukraine uncertain but with a last gasp offer from Putin of a possible nuclear deal that could help both men save face.