He Lost a Leg for Russia. Then, He Says, His Country Betrayed Him.
Valerie Hopkins
created: March 19, 2026, 11:57 a.m. | updated: March 19, 2026, 9:48 p.m.
Imprisoned for murder, Aleksandr Abbasov-Derskhan sought a new start in life and freedom by signing up to fight in Ukraine. But he says promised benefits proved illusory.
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