The Legion of "Freedom of Russia" recruits thousands of Russians to attack Moscow - Times

About it writes the edition of The Times, whose journalists spoke with the commander of the Legion with the call sign "Caesar". "We have serious opportunities. We have mortars, armored vehicles, Slyger MSr, portable anti -tank complexes and highly efficient reconnaissance drones," said the Battalion (from 500 to 1000 fighters). It will expand as the Russians are increasingly deciding to fight against Russian President Vladimir Putin. "We will hold these raids (to the border regions of Russia - ed.

) Until we have our own piece of Russian territory so that real Russian sons and daughters can join us, real patriots," Caesar told journalists. . According to him, after it happens, the legion will be able to quickly increase strength and number to start a "Kremlin campaign". The 49-year-old Caesar noted that all his fighters are Russian citizens. However, he acknowledged that they had served in the Armed Forces before.

"We are not a gang of criminals or not a private military company as a Wagner," he said. Caesar stated that they were fighting in the Armed Forces, and their main goal is to protect Ukraine and the liberation of its territories. After that, the fighters plan to liberate their home. According to "Caesar", the last raid to the Belgorod region was aimed at supporting the counter -offensive of the Armed Forces, as well as to assist a recruiting campaign.

They want to motivate the Russians to overthrow Putin. "Russian can contact our representatives, undergo a thorough check of biographical data, process of selection and join the ranks after the necessary preparation," Caesar said. According to him, the Russians will be able to enter Ukraine through neutral border areas. From there, the recruits are constantly coming, their flow is constantly growing.

"More and more Russians understand that this war is criminal and it must be stopped," the interlocutor said. He stated that Russian society is not respected by diplomacy, but only validity. They need to show this power that they understand that "the sword that lifted can fall from it. " Caesar also noted that he is already wanted in the Russian Federation, but his family is in a safe place in Ukraine. He said he grew up in Sochi, then moved to St.

Petersburg, where he worked as a fitness trainer for 20 years. In addition, he was a member of many right groups, including the Russian imperial movement and people's militia. "I have been the purpose of Russian special services for a long time. I was arrested several times, but never planted," he said. According to him, now in the Russian Federation, probably, they are sorry.

It should be reminded that on May 23 in the Legion "Freedom of Russia" declared the destruction of the company of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in the Belgorod region. The guerrillas spoke about successes in the battles with the FSB security forces and the Russian military. Legionnaires consider the goals of their operation, including the creation of a "demilitarized zone" near the border with Ukraine.