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48. I'm sure many in Ukraine are grateful but would disagree that THEY are the real heroes. NT

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Fri Feb 25, 2022, 06:21 PM

Feb 2022

Just sayin.

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Konstantin Buynichev, head of RU tactical unit surrendered together with his comrades. [View all] Nevilledog Feb 2022 OP

Wow! These are the real heroes nt MerryHolidays Feb 2022 #1

Yup! SheltieLover Feb 2022 #2

I'm sure many in Ukraine are grateful but would disagree that THEY are the real heroes. NT SayItLoud Feb 2022 #48

I disagree. Russians and Ukrainians have historically been very close MerryHolidays Feb 2022 #49

I hope he and his troops can get asylum if they want it COL Mustard Feb 2022 #50

What about their families? wryter2000 Feb 2022 #52

Not surprising. These are passionately devoted people lindysalsagal Feb 2022 #3

More proof Pootin is in the "Bat Shit Crazy" category for me. The Russian people don't want this ... uponit7771 Feb 2022 #4

I'm thinking he's working on moving beyond Ukraine. C Moon Feb 2022 #25

+1, I think China is card. He's acting as if he has a backer and its them there's no way he uponit7771 Feb 2022 #32

China is acting in its own self interest, playing both sides. If Putin wins then the Far East OnDoutside Feb 2022 #36

"Ukraine" not "the Ukraine" please lagomorph777 Feb 2022 #42

This message was self-deleted by its author Mary in S. Carolina Feb 2022 #5

Hope they surrendered sincerely wnylib Feb 2022 #28

Most likely will be held, even if authorities would like to believe their intentions. lagomorph777 Feb 2022 #43

Malcolm Nance retweeted some similar stories. GoCubsGo Feb 2022 #6

wouldn't that be something, if there was a mass resignation... bahboo Feb 2022 #7

Basically what Russian Military did in WW1 Captain Zero Feb 2022 #45

Impressive Hekate Feb 2022 #8

I sure hope his and his soldiers' families won't suffer repercussions. MLAA Feb 2022 #9

+1 GoodRaisin Feb 2022 #20

I assume they'll be in big trouble Hav Feb 2022 #10

Huge trouble. I'm guessing the consequences would still be awful Hortensis Feb 2022 #35

Putin is on a single minded path and no one, BigmanPigman Feb 2022 #11

Sound like anyone else we know? durablend Feb 2022 #14

There has to be a military coup. SergeStorms Feb 2022 #17

Hell yeah! And to finish his sentence, 'for rich oligarchs who could give a shit ffr Feb 2022 #12

The same could be said about the way the US military is used. FoxNewsSucks Feb 2022 #23

IKR? I thought GWB's statement chastising Putin for invading Ukraine was rich. OMGWTF Feb 2022 #41

They certainly can't go back to Russia. gab13by13 Feb 2022 #13

Not if Putin is in power. cab67 Feb 2022 #40

I wondered about that. Do we have propaganda in place? nolabear Feb 2022 #15

Cha, you know what to do! ffr Feb 2022 #16

Great news. Take that Putin! Joinfortmill Feb 2022 #18

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Feb 2022 #19

KICK orangecrush Feb 2022 #21

Why hasn't the media reported this....because others would do the same thing.... turbinetree Feb 2022 #22

NPR mentioned it briefly. wnylib Feb 2022 #29

Thank you.... turbinetree Feb 2022 #38

This man and his comrades are heros MustLoveBeagles Feb 2022 #24

I hope everyone's safe! calimary Feb 2022 #26

I read this earlier. It's a great morale boost for Ukrainians and/or anyone supporting their effort peggysue2 Feb 2022 #27

than man is a bigger hero than all repuke gun humpers combined Skittles Feb 2022 #30

Iconic moment to remind us that Putin is only one guy. SleeplessinSoCal Feb 2022 #31

Great link. Thanks for posting this! Quakerfriend Feb 2022 #34

K&R, uponit7771 Feb 2022 #33

"We didn't want to kill anyone..." Kid Berwyn Feb 2022 #37

Ukraine Should Offer Blanket Amnesty... ruet Feb 2022 #39

Apparently they weren't ready to kill or die for Putin's ego. patphil Feb 2022 #44

K & R & Retweeted! SunSeeker Feb 2022 #46

We are witnessing the DOWNFALL of Putin Obvious85 Feb 2022 #47

K&R BlueWavePsych Feb 2022 #51

Perhaps the Russian troop were sold the same story Aussie105 Feb 2022 #53

+1, I don't think Putrid told anyone anything to keep surprise but Biden put his shit on the street uponit7771 Feb 2022 #54