Thank you for this link Bill. I am in awe of these people taking on the danger to fight for what they know is the right thing for themselves, their families, communities and the world.
I sure hope Russia's present government doesn't use the photos and information given in the NYT article to punish the families of these soldiers. Even if the one who both shows his full face and gives his age and other information says his family wanted him to fight on the Russian side, harsh punishment of his family would still serve the purpose of retribution which they are not above, and the even more important purpose of discouraging others from joining Ukraine's defense. Justice, in itself, would not be a reason to leave families alone. The only reason to do so would be to try to apprehend the soldiers if they return for a visit. Additionally, I wonder if there would be any legal reason not to grant these soldiers a false cover identity as a Ukrainian in case they are captured.
Thank you for this link Bill. I am in awe of these people taking on the danger to fight for what they know is the right thing for themselves, their families, communities and the world.
I sure hope Russia's present government doesn't use the photos and information given in the NYT article to punish the families of these soldiers. Even if the one who both shows his full face and gives his age and other information says his family wanted him to fight on the Russian side, harsh punishment of his family would still serve the purpose of retribution which they are not above, and the even more important purpose of discouraging others from joining Ukraine's defense. Justice, in itself, would not be a reason to leave families alone. The only reason to do so would be to try to apprehend the soldiers if they return for a visit. Additionally, I wonder if there would be any legal reason not to grant these soldiers a false cover identity as a Ukrainian in case they are captured.
Thanks for the info and the link. Many brave people defending democracy and truth.