https://t.me/pravdaGerashchenko_en/34872

The story of 19-year-old Russian Vladislav Naumov is an example of how one wrong decision can change a whole life. He was imprisoned for drug distribution and went to war in Ukraine.

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      My understanding is they get the choice if they call the surrender line or otherwise seek surrender. If they’re captured they don’t get a choice.

    • GBU_28@lemm.ee
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      I was unaware of this. I thought it was mandatory.

      If that’s true, I hope this guy chooses to stay in Ukraine.