Derek Huffman, 46, joined the military with hopes of becoming a Russian citizen. His wife said he was duped into a combat role.

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[–] 1 point 1 year ago

The Russian army isn't known for playing fair.

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  • [–] 19 points 1 year ago
    [–] 17 points 1 year ago

    "Ahh I'm being thrown to the wolves after joining a foreign legion!"

    Man signed up for the one position ranked below cannon fodder, ooft. Sorry bud you've got two options now:

    1. Die

    2. Be abandoned in Ukraine after the war ends

    Let's not forget that as much of an idiot this man is, he has been let down by a failed educational system and a behemoth propaganda machine.

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  • [–] 12 points 1 year ago

    I feel sorry for those kids.

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  • [–] 8 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    he’s kind of having to lean on faith, and that’s what we’re all doing

    Thoughts and prayers

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  • [–] 4 points 1 year ago

    He definitely won't be woke...

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago

    It's odd that someone would choose to willingly join the military with the hopes of never being in a combat role. At the end of the day it's always a possibility.

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