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On Monday, the Freedom for Russia Legion made its most decisive move since the war began, launching a
cross-border attack on the Russian region of Belgorod.
But it has been defending Ukraine from Moscow’s invading troops for months. CNN’s Sam Kiley met members of the Legion fighting in
Bakhmut in December to understand more about what has led Russian nationals to fight for Ukraine in the war.
One soldier, who goes by the call-sign Caesar, told CNN that defending Bakhmut against his Russian motherland is an almost religious imperative.
“From the first day of the war, my heart -- the heart of a real Russian man, a real Christian -- told me that I had to be here to defend the people of Ukraine,” Caesar said.
When he sees invading Russian troops in his gunsights, he feels no ties to his countrymen.
And when the war is over, members of the Legion have more ambitious targets in sight.
When Ukraine is free, I will carry my sword to Russia to free it from tyranny,” Caesar said.
His claims echoed those made by members of the legion in a
video posted Monday.
