INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
An American guy who claims to have actually assisted Russian troops in Ukraine for 2 years got a Russian passport on Tuesday, state media
reported.Authorities in the Moscow-controlled Donetsk area identified the male as Daniel Richard Martindale and stated he had actually
played an essential role in assisting Russian forces take the village of Bohoiavlenka near the occupied city of Vuhledar in October 2023
Martindale appeared in a televised passport ceremony at the Donetsk representative office in Moscow, where he recited the oath of
The pro-Kremlin head of Donetsk, Denis Pushilin, saidPresident Vladimir Putin had actually signed a decree approving him citizenship.I,
Daniel Richard Martindale, willingly and knowingly accepting the citizenship of the Russian Federation, testify observe the constitution,
Martindale said.Originally from New York, Martindale informed press reporters in 2015 that he had actually done everything to conserve the
lives of Russian soldiers and asked for Russian citizenship throughout a press conference in Moscow.Pushilin claimed Martindale offered
intelligence that helped Russian forces capture the Ukrainian city of Kurakhove in December.The pro-Kremlin authorities likewise stated
Martindale needed to be saved due to risks to his security
When it ended up being clear that Daniels continued existence in that area was lethal, our special services carried out a highly complex
rescue, he composed on Telegram.Martindale stated he prepares to end up being a farmer in Russian-occupied Ukraine, where he said
individuals might have experienced what I have.They understand that the land has actually indeed been freed from criminal power and were all
looking forward to a better future, he said.Russian state media reported that Martindales family supports his choice to stay in the region
