Juan Carlos Ávila Espaillat, a Dominican, recently drew attention after joining the Russian army to fight in Ukraine. On his Instagram account, he shares his experiences, including videos where he discusses military operations. Although his claims about rescues and casualties have not been verified, his account raises questions about the recruitment of foreigners in this conflict.
Juan Carlos Ávila: the Dominican at the heart of the Russo-Ukrainian conflict
This article was updated at 00:20.