A professional-Ukraine group of Russian fighters who’re retaining two Russian troopers captive has stated that it’s going to hand them over to Kiev after a proposed assembly didn’t occur.
The group – the Russian Volunteer Corps (RVC) – had stated it was open to exchanging the troopers in return for a gathering with the governor of the Belgorod area.
“Most likely they killed them, as hard as it is for me to say. But if they are alive, from 5pm to 6pm – Shebekino checkpoint. I guarantee safety,” governor Vyacheslav Gladkov stated in response, showing to conform to a gathering.
However, after Mr Gladkov failed to show up for the assembly, the RVC introduced that it could as a substitute hand the troopers over to Ukraine
Later on Sunday, one other pro-Ukainian Russian group, the Freedom of Russia Legion (FRL), posted a brand new video on Telegram saying that Mr Gladkov had not met them.
Earlier, in a video posted to Telegram, a person who recognized himself because the commander of the RVC appeared with the 2 captives.
One captive seemed to be injured and mendacity on an working desk.
The group had given Mr Gladkov till 2pm to satisfy with them.
“Today until 5pm [local time], you have the opportunity to communicate without weapons and take home two Russian citizens, ordinary soldiers whom you and your political leadership sent to the slaughter,” learn a joint assertion by RVC and the FJL.
Meanwhile, Mr Gladkov posted on Telegram saying he held an ‘operational’ assembly with native officers.
The governor additionally stated earlier that preventing with a “Ukrainian saboteur group” was happening within the city of Novaya Tavolzhanka, close to the Ukrainian border.
The two partisan teams – allegedly consisting of Russian nationals – have each been concerned in clashes within the space.
The FRL attacked Belgorod twice in current weeks.
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It is known to have been established within the spring of 2022 “to fight in the ranks” of the Ukrainian military “against Putin’s armed gang”.
Ukraine has denied involvement with the group however the militia stated it cooperates with the Ukrainian armed forces.
Source: information.sky.com”