Tomov added that, prior to his capture in Ukraine, he considered soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to be “Nazis” and followers of “fascist ideas” and that he had relayed to his troops this narrative pushed by Putin and Kremlin propaganda. He said he later came to the realization that he was wrong and everything turned out to be not as he imagined.
“This conclusion was made after I was captured in Ukraine. I met [Ukrainian] people and talked with them,” said Tomov.
He added that he realized the war started by Putin is an occupation and a cruel war that does not spare the peaceful population, the life and health of the citizens of both Russia and Ukraine.
The Russian major was unable to say why Moscow’s troops are killing civilians, adding that it is very difficult question.
“I don’t understand how the worldview of people has radically changed to please the crazy ideas of Vladimir Putin. Why people who wanted to live peacefully began to kill others. The president’s ideals have nothing to do with reality,” said Tomov.
Coming to this realisation after being captured is no excuse for all the war crimes.
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Tomov added that, prior to his capture in Ukraine, he considered soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to be “Nazis” and followers of “fascist ideas” and that he had relayed to his troops this narrative pushed by Putin and Kremlin propaganda. He said he later came to the realization that he was wrong and everything turned out to be not as he imagined.
“This conclusion was made after I was captured in Ukraine. I met [Ukrainian] people and talked with them,” said Tomov.
He added that he realized the war started by Putin is an occupation and a cruel war that does not spare the peaceful population, the life and health of the citizens of both Russia and Ukraine.
The Russian major was unable to say why Moscow’s troops are killing civilians, adding that it is very difficult question.
“I don’t understand how the worldview of people has radically changed to please the crazy ideas of Vladimir Putin. Why people who wanted to live peacefully began to kill others. The president’s ideals have nothing to do with reality,” said Tomov.
Coming to this realisation after being captured is no excuse for all the war crimes.
Good. Now send him back.