She didn’t want her own army. Giulia Schiff (23) wanted very much to be a fighter pilot and was very talented, was considered the best in flight school, the “NZZ” reported. But then she was kicked out of flight school with a “lack of military and professional aptitude” certificate. A blatant error of judgment. Because the former non-commissioned officer is successfully fighting Putin’s forces in Ukraine.
As early as February 25, a day after the war broke out, Schiff wrote on Facebook: “I don’t see the response in Europe that Ukraine’s destruction deserves. There is no reason not to respond. We have to help a country. come that cannot defend itself. All this hypocrisy will have consequences.”
No empty words. Shortly after, she traveled to Ukraine and volunteered to join the “International Legion for the Defense of Ukrainian Territory”. A military unit created by President Volodymyr Zelensky (44) to defend Ukraine. Side by side with other volunteers, Schiff now fights at the front against the Russian army. Now there is a short breather. For a demonstration, she returned to Rome to participate in an organized demonstration by the Christian Association of Ukraine, according to the Italian newspaper Corriere del Veneto.
“You Made My Life Hell”
Schiff came back to Italy with a message: “My message is that Italy should show more solidarity with the Ukrainian people because so many civilians are dying. I’m here to open the eyes of the Italians. The reality is different from what we see on TV and in the newspapers.” It was even worse than reported in this country.
During the event, she emphasized that she was finally getting the recognition in Ukraine that she got in the Italian army. Her time in pilot school was terrible. Bullying, bullying and also physical violence. “You made my life hell.” Schiff had caused a stir for disapproving of an initiation ritual. In the end it even went to court. She has finally put that terrible time behind her and can now use her skills to help. (lrc)