Denis Kapustin

Ukraine Fakes Commander’s Death, Claims Kremlin Bounty: A Triumphant Troll

In a surprising turn of events, Ukraine’s military intelligence (HUR) announced the faked death of Denis Kapustin, commander of the Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK). Reports of Kapustin’s death in Zaporizhzhia Oblast were revealed to be part of a special operation designed to mislead Russian intelligence services, who had placed a $500,000 bounty on his head. The HUR also claimed the funds allocated for the assassination. Kapustin, now confirmed to be alive and well on Ukrainian territory, has confirmed his readiness to continue leading the RDK.

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Russian Commander Killed Fighting for Ukraine: Praise and Controversy Erupt

On December 27th, the Russian Volunteer Corps (RVC) announced the death of their leader, Denis Kapustin (also known as “White Rex”), during a combat mission in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Ukraine. Kapustin, a far-right activist with a history of neo-Nazi views, had relocated to Ukraine in 2017 and later founded the RVC in August 2022 with the aim of overthrowing Vladimir Putin. The RVC, which has conducted cross-border incursions into Russia, has fought alongside other anti-Kremlin Russian groups.

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