WorldBorn in Ukraine, why fight for Russia? Captured soldiers tell the BBC their stories
At a prisoner-of-war camp in western Ukraine, men born in Ukraine who fought for Russia describe why they joined. Some say they were defending their homeland and identify as Russian; others cite promised payments, escape from prison sentences or local grievances. They also describe injuries, unpaid bonuses and frustration over prisoner exchanges.
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BBC Chinese★★★★☆2026-08-21 08:21Original
Born in Ukraine, why fight for Russia? Captured soldiers tell the BBC their stories
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