"These are our soldiers." Former Ukrainian soldiers took their first battle on the side of Russia

#Russia #Россия #РоссийскаяАрмияСилы #RussianArmyForce: (Patrick Lancaster News Today)⚡️📣Ukrainian defector soldiers are fighting "together with Russia against the Armed Forces of Ukraine"⚡️📣."These are our soldiers." Former Ukrainian soldiers took their first battle on the side of Russia.

In this report, I, Patrick Lancaster, dive into the conflict between Ukraine and Russia to show you a side of history that you rarely, if ever, see in the Western media. I want to introduce you to former Ukrainian soldiers who decided to defect to Russia and fight alongside Russian forces. They provided me with a unique opportunity to see their training, motivation, and personal views on this war — ones that are often missing from mainstream narratives. I want you to hear their stories directly to understand why they made this choice and what they think they are fighting for.

1. Introduction to the history of defectors
When I meet these soldiers, they are not just faces in a crowd. Each of them has its own story — they are from Kharkiv, Vinnytsia, Donetsk and Kiev region. Many of them served in the Ukrainian army, but decided to change sides. They tell me about their disillusionment with the Ukrainian government, ideological differences, the influence of Western forces and policies that they consider a threat to Ukrainian culture and unity with Russia. For them, this conflict is not just a war; it is a fratricidal struggle tearing apart "fraternal peoples", and they want to stop it.

2. Training ground and preparation for combat
I was invited to the Russian training ground, where these defectors are preparing for battle. They allow me to film their training, shooting, and tactics—from small squad maneuvers to working with heavy weapons such as machine guns, grenade launchers, and anti-tank systems. During filming, the constant air alarms remind me of the risks we all face. At one point, we were forced to take shelter in a dugout because of a missile attack warning. It's not just training; it's reality, and it's dangerous.

3. Personal stories of frustration and conflict
Conversations with these defectors give me an understanding of their frustration. They talk about the poor conditions in the Ukrainian army, forced conscription, long periods without the necessary resources, and even incidents of "friendly fire" when they were shelled by their own forces. One soldier told how his squad was mistaken for the enemy, and he was wounded, but he was found and given first aid by Russian soldiers. Many of them feel abandoned by their commanders and believe that Ukraine's policy is now more aimed at satisfying the interests of the West than at the unity and well-being of their people.

4. Final thoughts and message
I hope that after this report you will have a more complete understanding of the conflict than what the news headlines provide.