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US citizen who helped Russia from inside Ukraine granted Russian passport by Putin

  • Daniel Martindale, a U.S. citizen, has received a Russian passport in Moscow after assisting Russian forces in targeting Ukrainian troops.
  • Martindale took an oath accepting Russian citizenship, stating, 'I am extremely glad that this is not only in my heart, but also by law.'
  • Denis Pushilin, the leader of Russian-controlled Donetsk, presented Martindale's documents, calling the passport a 'sign of respect and a sign of gratitude for what Daniel has done.'
  • Martindale plans to become a farmer in Russian-occupied Ukraine, believing, 'people may have experienced what I have.
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U.S. News broke the news in New York, United States on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
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