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Ukraine says captured Russian soldier is Brezhnev's grandson

The Zioneer Intelligence Desk

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Ukrainian media report that a Russian soldier captured in recent months and held in Ukrainian captivity is Anton Milayev, the great-grandson of former Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev. No official confirmation from either side.

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Ukrainian media report that a Russian soldier captured in recent months and currently held in Ukrainian captivity is Anton Milayev, the great-grandson of former Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev. The report, originating from Ukrainian sources and carried by one of The Zioneer's curated channels, states Milayev surrendered to Ukrainian forces. The claim has not been independently verified, and there has been no official confirmation from either the Russian or Ukrainian governments. If confirmed, the capture of a relative of a prominent Soviet-era figure would be a notable propaganda development, but at this stage it remains an unverified report from a single source.

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