U.S. citizen granted Russian passport for assisting Kremlin in Ukraine

News Azerbaijan ^ | 7/15/2025 | Staff

[marcusmaximus]

Daniel Richard Martindale, a U.S. citizen accused of aiding Russian military operations inside Ukraine, has been granted Russian citizenship by decree of President Vladimir Putin. The announcement was made Tuesday in Moscow, where Martindale was shown on state television receiving his Russian passport.

Martindale, who reportedly transmitted Ukrainian military coordinates to Russian forces during the war, was praised by Russian officials for his loyalty and direct support of Kremlin objectives in eastern Ukraine, News.Az reports, citing Reuters.

Denis Pushilin, the Moscow-installed leader in occupied Donetsk, handed Martindale his new citizenship documents and expressed personal gratitude, stating: “This is a sign of respect and a sign of gratitude for what Daniel has done. He is one of us.”

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“I, Daniel Richard Martindale, voluntarily and consciously, accepting the citizenship of the Russian Federation, swear to observe the constitution,” he said in Russian, holding up his new passport in a televised ceremony. “Russia is not just my home, but also my family.”

[PIF]

Anybody know what Daniel Richard Martindale FR handle was?

[piasa]

Whataboutism, lol

[kiryandil]

There was another guy like him from Texas last year who ended his adventure by getting raped by Chechens, machine gunned into hamburger meat and then his remains thrown down a well.

You got better...

[marcusmaximus]

Who was the ‘Donbass Cowboy’, the pro-Russian Texan who died in Donetsk?

https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20240427-who-was-the-donbass-cowboy-the-pro-russian-texan-who-died-in-donetsk

[Karl Spooner]

T-24 Hours(EXPIRED) T-49 Days and counting.

Reports: Putin afraid, is sweating out the new timeline

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March 14, 2025

[FreedomPoster]

So he was an illegal immigrant?

Not surprised.

[StayoutdaBushesWay]

I decided to honor the timeless tradition of marrying an extraordinary woman from Russia. This marriage not only reflects our deep love for each other, but also celebrates the rich cultural heritage we both cherish, especially considering I'm part Russian.

Much easier than the way this guy went about it.