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Ukrainian Journalist Burns Russian Draft Dodgers' Files in Sudzha

Aug 19, 2024, 06:56 AM

Ukrainian journalist Yuriy Butusov has reportedly burned personal files of Russian draft dodgers at a military recruitment center in the town of Sudzha, located in the Kursk region. Butusov's actions were aimed at assisting Russians who oppose fighting in the conflict instigated by President Vladimir Putin. The journalist's intervention is seen as a support gesture for those who do not wish to participate in the war and potentially face death. The burning of these documents is intended to prevent Russian authorities from locating and conscripting these individuals.