He Lost a Leg for Russia. Then, He Says, His Country Betrayed Him.
Imprisoned for murder, Aleksandr Abbasov-Derskhan sought a new start in life and freedom by signing up to fight in Ukraine. But he says promised benefits proved illusory.
- russian invasion of ukraine (2022)
- defense and military forces
- prisons and prisoners
- draft and recruitment (military)
- wagner group
Source: www.nytimes.com
Imprisoned for murder, Aleksandr Abbasov-Derskhan sought a new start in life and freedom by signing up to fight in Ukraine. But he says promised benefits proved illusory.