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He Lost a Leg for Russia. Then, He Says, His Country Betrayed Him.

New York Times 1 min read 2 weeks ago

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.
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