The battalion stands as a symbol. Many of these fighters seek independence from Russia and see a Ukrainian victory as a step in that direction.
"It shows that not all Russians support Putin,” says “Batya”, their Ukrainian commander.
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Ethnic minorities from Russia, including oppressed nations like the Yakuts and Buryats, are joining Ukraine's fight against 🇷🇺 aggression in a distinct unit – the Sibir (Siberia) battalion.
These volunteers are part of Ukraine’s regular army and are expected to head into battle…
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"We need to destroy the Kremlin regime. I want Yakutia to be a free democratic country, it is a very rich country but people are so poor," said a 29-year-old Yakut "Vargan", who had no military experience before traveling thousands of miles to join the 🇺🇦 army.
Every member of…
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If you think "not supporting Putin" is supposed to mean something, have a look at Putin's biggest "opposition".
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