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These Russians fought for Ukraine. Then, they faced risk of deportation — to Russia
March 31, 2026
The Kyiv Independent
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In September 2023, Russian national Igor Boichenko swam across a river and crossed a minefield to enter Ukraine from Russia.Boichenko was one of thousands of Russians who came to Ukraine that month. What was unique about him is that he didn't come to fight Ukrainians — but
The Kyiv Independent
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