Aseyev spent two and a half years in Russian captivity in occupied Donbas and joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine in early 2024. He’s currently serving near Avdiivka, Donetsk Oblast, as part of the 109th Territorial Defense Brigade. The interview with him is one of a series of our conversations with Ukrainians who have played a significant role in the events that have taken place in the country over the past 10 years. As part of this project reflecting on the 10th anniversary of our media project, NV editors asked the interlocutors five identical, broad-picture questions. NV: What Ukraine’s ach…