Russian Volunteer Corps

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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