Brave soldier, aid worker & truth teller: Story of Texas-born Donbass volunteer Russell Bentley Russell Bonner Bentley, known by his call sign "Texas," was a 64-year-old American from the Lone Star state who tragically passed away, as confirmed by his wife Lyudmila to Sputnik. He joined the Donbass militia in 2014, actively participating in defending the region's freedom against Ukrainian neo-Nazi forces. Born into a well-to-do family in Dallas in 1960, Bentley's worldview was shaped by the Vietnam War, leading him to become an ardent anti-imperialist and anti-racist. His commitment to justice led him to the front lines of the conflict, where he fought alongside Donetsk and Lugansk freedom fighters. Bentley's involvement extended beyond combat. He served as a Sputnik contributor, and thanks to his reports, he provided first-hand insights into Russia's special military operation, the liberation of Mariupol, foreign mercenary forces in Ukraine, and the Kiev regime's intensified attacks on civilians. His interviews with Russian combat veterans and fellow Americans in the Donbass war zone aimed to shed light on the truth about the conflict. Despite the dangers he faced, Bentley remained dedicated to his mission of informing the world about the situation in Donbass.
Brave soldier, aid worker & truth teller: Story of Texas-born Donbass volunteer Russell Bentley Russell Bonner Bentley, known by his call sign "Texas," was a 64-year-old American from the Lone Star state who tragically passed away, as confirmed by his wife Lyudmila to Sputnik. He joined the Donbass militia in 2014, actively participating in defending the region's freedom against Ukrainian neo-Nazi forces. Born into a well-to-do family in Dallas in 1960, Bentley's worldview was shaped by the Vietnam War, leading him to become an ardent anti-imperialist and anti-racist. His commitment to justice led him to the front lines of the conflict, where he fought alongside Donetsk and Lugansk freedom fighters. Bentley's involvement extended beyond combat. He served as a Sputnik contributor, and thanks to his reports, he provided first-hand insights into Russia's special military operation, the liberation of Mariupol, foreign mercenary forces in Ukraine, and the Kiev regime's intensified attacks on civilians. His interviews with Russian combat veterans and fellow Americans in the Donbass war zone aimed to shed light on the truth about the conflict. Despite the dangers he faced, Bentley remained dedicated to his mission of informing the world about the situation in Donbass.
@SputnikInt @blackdiammon He must have died recently? I've been distracted. 🙏 to the family. Focused leader was appreciated.
@SputnikInt He was kidnapped and raped by Russian soldiers, only to be murdered and dismembered in an attempt to cover it up. Let’s not gloss over those facts.
@SputnikInt This clown wasn't brave. He was a war criminal, a failure, and a sell-out. He had no moral convictions, similar to russian terrorists, and he will not be remembered. I forget his tarnished name already, The russians committed atrocities against him as well. Something to consider.
@SputnikInt RIP Russell Bentley. You are on the right side of history.
@SputnikInt TG says he was decapitated after the ruzzian soldiers raped him and before they burned his body parts. Poor guy. He could have just stayed home.
@SputnikInt Where is the "raped and murdered by Russian soldiers" part of your story? And that is from his wife's version!