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 citizenship in Russian.
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 and plans to visit him.