Captured Ukrainian-born soldiers tell BBC why they fought for Russia
Summary
The article reports on captured soldiers who fought for Russia, including many born in Ukraine. Some Ukrainian-born men volunteered to fight for Russia due to their ties to Russia or local influences and now face imprisonment in camps in Ukraine.Key Facts
- The prisoner camp holds men captured while fighting for Russia, including those from Russian cities and occupied parts of Ukraine.
- Many Ukrainian-born soldiers fighting for Russia see themselves as Russian and do not consider themselves traitors.
- Some soldiers joined voluntarily, motivated by loyalty to Russia or personal reasons related to the conflict.
- Ukraine treats captured citizens fighting for Russia as criminals, charging them with treason.
- The identities of people from occupied regions are complicated due to years of Russian influence, schooling, and media control.
- Prisoners report heavy casualties and shrinking volunteer numbers for the Russian side.
- The prisoners spoke with the BBC away from guards, with the option to refuse interviews.
- The ongoing war has deeply affected the identities and loyalties of people from eastern Ukraine.
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