I Owe Russia Nothing.

If you browse Russian state channels , you may come across an interview I gave to Maria Butina , a member of the ruling party and the Duma. I understand how this looks, and I accept responsibility for the optics.

My policy has been to give respectful interviews when the subject is war crimes, including those linked to Chosen Company. The Russian government disgusts me in every sense, but it remains a regional power. Its troops were summarily executed by members of Chosen Company, and I am a witness to that. My testimony matters.

Context is important. The discussions for this interview began in April, when peace negotiations still seemed possible. I assumed the release would be immediate. It was not. As the war dragged on, it became clear that this conflict

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