Jordan O'Brien
Jordan O'Brien is a former New Zealand soldier who has been actively involved in the Ukraine conflict since March 2022. After leaving his logistics job in New Zealand, he decided to support Ukraine following a harrowing news report about the impact of war on civilians. O'Brien has gained attention for his candid assessments of the situation on the ground, including his perspective on the ongoing war and the nature of combat against Russian forces. He has also been sentenced in absentia to 14 years in prison by a Russian court for his actions in the conflict, which he dismissively responded to on social media. O'Brien describes Ukraine as his home and has expressed a commitment to stay indefinitely, contributing to drone operations against Russian forces.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 2,200 | $210,000 | 96$ |
| Totals | 1 | 4,822,233 | 2,200 | $210,000 | 96$ |
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New Zealand:
O'Brien, who was born in Waipukurau and raised in Napier and Hastings, said any Kiwis heading to Ukraine to help with peacekeeping could expect a warm and friendly reception from the locals.
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