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US Citizen Daniel Martindale, Aiding Russian Forces Since 2022, Holds Press Conference in Moscow

Nov 2, 2024, 11:12 AM

US citizen Daniel Martindale, who has been aiding Russian forces in the Ukrainian conflict, held a press conference at Rossiya Segodnya in Moscow. Martindale has been in Ukraine since February 11, 2022, and has provided valuable intelligence to the Russian military, including coordinates of Ukrainian military facilities. He stated that he remains in Moscow voluntarily and praised Russian soldiers and special services for evacuating him from the Donetsk People’s Republic, saving him from Ukrainian drones and artillery. Martindale expressed his gratitude to the Russian 29th Army and criticized the US government, stating he does not wish to return to the United States. He also warned his family in the US about potential pressure from American authorities. Martindale's actions have reportedly helped defeat Ukrainian equipment and personnel, and he has been actively involved in the conflict for the past two years, aiming to preserve the lives of Russian soldiers and future Russian citizens.