Key Points
Some Russian soldiers have expressed a desire to join Ukrainian forces, adding complexity to the conflict..
The battalion includes notable figures like Alexei Makarov and Ildar Dadin..
One fighter from the battalion, using the call sign "Grecha," emphasized his motivation to fight against the Putin regime and what he sees as a growing dictatorship in Russia.ReutersMembers of the Siberian Battalion of the Ukraine's Armed Forces International Legion attend military exercises, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, at an undisclosed location in Kyiv region, Ukraine Oct 24...
In the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, a recently formed group called the "Siberian Battalion" has been created, composed of Russian nationals who have defected from Vladimir Putin's army, reports Daily Star...
This newly formed Siberian Battalion reportedly have prominent members, including Alexei Makarov, formerly associated with the National Bolshevik political party, and well-known anti-Kremlin Russian activist Ildar Dadin, as reported by AFP..
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