She is not a member of the “Freedom of Russia” legion.

A company, which includes natives of Bashkortostan, is fighting in the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

This was said by the adviser of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Oleksiy Arestovych, during a conversation with Russian human rights defender Mark Feigin on YouTube. According to him, now the “Freedom of Russia” legion is fighting near Bakhmut.

“By the way, in the counterattack that took place a few days ago, they very coolly swept away the stronghold of the Wagnerites. They cleaned up to zero. Well done guys, they don’t stop impressing,” said Arestovych.

According to him, the Bashkir company is not part of the “Freedom of Russia” legion.

“This is already a whole company of natives of Bashkiria. There is a separate company, they recruited and wanted to be a national unit in the composition. Well, please,” said the adviser to the VP.

In addition, Arestovych said that the Turkic company “Turan” is fighting on the side of Ukraine.

Foreigners in the Armed Forces

As you know, the “Freedom of Russia” legion was formed in March 2022. It includes former servicemen of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.

In April, they acquired Ukrainian field military uniforms and paraphernalia of the “Freedom of Russia” legion.

Immediately after the beginning of the full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation into Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on foreigners to join the fight against the Russian occupiers.

The “International Legion” was formed, which included foreign fighters from 52 countries of the world.

We will also remind you that the “Georgian Legion” is fighting in Ukraine.