He Lost a Leg for Russia. Then, He Says, His Country Betrayed Him.
- Posted on March 18, 2026
- Russian Invasion Of Ukraine (2022)
- By The New York Times
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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. continue reading...
