VOICED : "No somos traidores", dicen combatientes rusos alistados en el ejército ucraniano

The transcript discusses the Russian Freedom Legion, a group of Russian volunteers fighting alongside Ukrainian forces against the Putin regime. The legion sees itself as patriotic, not traitorous, and aims to combat evil rather than the Russian people. Despite not disclosing their numbers, they claim to have hundreds of members who underwent training before deployment. The war is seen as unjust, leading more Russians to question its benefits. Recruits undergo rigorous screening to prevent infiltration. Tihy, a member with a Ukrainian wife, joined the Ukrainian army during a visit to Kiev, a decision not understood by his Russian family. He seeks Ukrainian citizenship but retains his Russian passport for now.

What is the main reason the Russian Legion fights alongside the Ukrainian forces?

• To support the Russian government

• To fight against the regime of Putin

• To conquer new territories

• To gain international recognition

What is the approximate number of Russian members in the legion?

• Several thousand

• Several dozen

• Several hundred

• Exact numbers are disclosed

What measures are taken to prevent infiltration in the legion?

• No specific measures

• Open recruitment

• Interviews and psychological tests

• Background checks only

Why did Tihy decide to join the Ukrainian army?

• He was visiting family in Kiev during the invasion

• He wanted to visit his family in Russia

• He was seeking adventure

• He was forced by the Ukrainian government

What is Tihy's current citizenship status?

• He has Ukrainian citizenship

• He has dual citizenship

• He is stateless

• He still holds a Russian passport