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Ukraine War: Former Acquaintance Becomes Russian Soldier Who Claims to Have Killed Hundreds
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Ukraine War: Former Acquaintance Becomes Russian Soldier Who Claims to Have Killed Hundreds

From Helsingin Sanomat · () Finnish

Translated from Finnish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A Finnish journalist unexpectedly met an old acquaintance who revealed he is a Russian soldier fighting in Ukraine.
  • The soldier, referred to as 'Jegor', contacted the journalist wanting to share his story and potentially have it published.
  • Jegor's perspective reportedly does not align with praise for Putin, suggesting a critical internal view.

A surprising encounter has shed light on the internal thoughts of a Russian soldier involved in the conflict in Ukraine. Finnish journalist Jussi Konttinen recounts a meeting with a former acquaintance, identified only as 'Jegor,' who revealed his current role as a Russian soldier.

The two met far from the front lines, with Jegor initiating the contact and expressing a desire to share his experiences. During their conversation at a bar, Jegor directly stated, "You know that I am a Russian soldier," a revelation that deeply surprised Konttinen.

Jegor's motivation for contacting the journalist appears to stem from a desire to tell his story, and he welcomed the idea of it being written about. While details of his experiences are not elaborated in the provided text, the article hints that Jegor's views are not entirely aligned with support for Russian President Vladimir Putin.

You know that I am a Russian soldier.

— JegorJegor reveals his identity and role to the journalist during their meeting.
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Originally published by Helsingin Sanomat in Finnish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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