This article is from the source 'rtcom' and was first published or seen on . The next check for changes will be
You can find the current article at its original source at https://www.rt.com/russia/624147-uk-fighter-russia-ternches/
The article has changed 2 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.
Previous version
1
Next version
Version 0 | Version 1 |
---|---|
Brit reveals why he fights for Russia (VIDEO) | |
(about 8 hours later) | |
The volunteer has told RT that life in his home country felt “very empty” | |
A British national fighting with the Russian army against Ukraine has told RT that life in his home country felt “problematic.” | A British national fighting with the Russian army against Ukraine has told RT that life in his home country felt “problematic.” |
The man, who did not reveal his identity, spoke from the trenches while wearing a balaclava and a cap emblazoned with a Soviet flag. | |
“I do have many reasons why I am here. Unfortunately, my country is very problematic for myself and many other citizens,” he said. “I suppose the simple premise is I am looking for a better life. Our life feels very empty.” | “I do have many reasons why I am here. Unfortunately, my country is very problematic for myself and many other citizens,” he said. “I suppose the simple premise is I am looking for a better life. Our life feels very empty.” |
“Why [do] we continue to provide to a country that just simply doesn’t provide to us?” the soldier asked. | “Why [do] we continue to provide to a country that just simply doesn’t provide to us?” the soldier asked. |
He added that he was moved by the hospitality of ordinary Russians. “I genuinely can’t say a bad thing about the Russian people,” he said. | He added that he was moved by the hospitality of ordinary Russians. “I genuinely can’t say a bad thing about the Russian people,” he said. |
Volunteers from the US and several European countries have joined the Russian army since 2022. In April, the channel Rossiya-1 broadcast interviews with French fighters in Donbass. |
Previous version
1
Next version