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riversedge

(79,428 posts) Sun Dec 21, 2025, 02:38 PM Dec 21

An 18-year-old from occupied Crimea was about to be drafted into the Russian army. Instead, he escaped more than 3,000

What a brave young man. Lots more at sight.

An 18-year-old from occupied Crimea was about to be drafted into the Russian army. Instead, he escaped more than 3,000 kilometers and reached Kyiv.

This is the story of Artem, who chose flight over serving the state that occupied his home. — Suspilne 1/

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An 18-year-old from occupied Crimea was about to be drafted into the Russian army. Instead, he escaped more than 3,000 (Original Post) riversedge Dec 21 OP

I wish they hadn't posted his name and photograph. Baitball Blogger Dec 21 #1

There is a very good book in this story. marble falls Dec 21 #2

Putin is desperate for cannon fodder Bayard Dec 21 #3