US Defector Pleads for Russian Citizenship After Allegedly Assisting Kremlin in Ukraine War

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An American conspiracy theorist, Daniel Martindale, has made headlines after he requested Russian citizenship, claiming he has actively supported the Kremlin in its efforts against Ukraine. Martindale, 33, recently appeared on Russian state media, displaying his U.S. passport and birth certificate while detailing his alleged activities on behalf of Russia over the past two years. Martindale claims to have worked as a missionary in Poland prior to entering Ukraine around the time of Russia’s invasion in early 2022.

 

Martindale stated, “For the last two years, I have done everything to save the lives of Russian soldiers and ensure some kind of future for Russians in Ukraine,” further expressing his desire to continue his work. According to reports, Martindale initially connected with Russian forces through the messaging app Telegram, providing them with what he claims were critical details about Ukrainian infrastructure and specific information on the Donetsk region, an area that has experienced significant conflict. Russian media outlet Izvestia reported that Martindale was allegedly given a Kremlin-supplied phone to coordinate with troops and communicate using drones.

 

Martindale’s cooperation with Russian forces reportedly continued until Russian troops in the war-torn village of Bohoyavlenka, in Donetsk, extracted him from the battlefield and transported him to Russia. His claims have yet to be verified, and U.S. officials have not yet responded to the matter, with the U.S. Embassy in Moscow refraining from issuing any comments on Martindale’s actions or his request for Russian citizenship.

 

According to social media accounts linked to him, Martindale was born in 1991 and attended a private university in Indiana before traveling across Europe. Posts on Russian social media platform VKontakte indicate he visited Vladivostok, Russia, in 2018 and had changed his listed residence to Poland by 2020, as reported by Radio Free Europe. Beyond these details, few specifics are known about his reported support for Russian military efforts.

 

Martindale has voiced anti-American sentiments, including his belief in conspiracy theories related to the September 11 attacks. In his interview with Russian media, he stated, “I understand from about 2005 that the United States government is my enemy, personally, because of the fact that they are responsible for the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11th, 2001.” He emphasized that he has no intention of returning to the U.S.

 

Instead, Martindale expressed a desire to settle in Russia, start a family, and build a life on Russian soil. He described his vision for the future, saying, “When the war is over and peace is restored, I would like to go back to farming.” Martindale added that he hopes to work in agricultural production, potentially manufacturing farming equipment for both Russian and international markets.

 

This unusual case of defection highlights the complexities and underlying ideological conflicts within the context of the Russia-Ukraine war. Martindale’s actions, though not yet substantiated, raise questions about the role of foreign supporters in conflicts abroad and the impact of conspiracy-driven beliefs on individuals' loyalties and choices.

 

Based on a report by NYP 2024-11-06

 

 

 

[pattayasan]

Good, export the fruit cakes to Russia. I'm sure they need him for something...

[Tug]

Grant his wish after he leads a battalion of North Koreans troops on the front lines lol 😂 

Edited 3 hours ago by Tug

[Srikcir]

Putin should put him on the Dead Meat Brigades to fight in Ukraine.

He deserves Russian propaganda of a good life in Russia.

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2022/08/22/life-in-russia-made-harder-and-harder-by-economic-sanctions_5994442_4.html

US and the West will not miss him.

 

[gargamon]

When Trump loses, there should be a MAGA express taking all the morons to Russia. Maybe it's Trump's last chance to fleece them.