You have to log in to have access to lightboxes
UNSPECIFIED, UKRAINE - MAY 24: Close-up of the weapon of a member of Russian Volunteer Corps," a paramilitary group made up of Russian citizens based in Ukraine, are seen near the Russian border in northern Ukraine on May 24, 2023. Muhammed Enes Yildirim / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM
UNSPECIFIED, UKRAINE - MAY 24: Close-up of the uniform of a member of Russian Volunteer Corps," a paramilitary group made up of Russian citizens based in Ukraine, are seen near the Russian border in northern Ukraine on May 24, 2023. Muhammed Enes Yildirim / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM
Patches with a Ukrainian trident and a white-blue-white flag used by the Liberty of Russia Legion are pictured during a briefing near the border in northern Ukraine, May 24, 2023. Russians fighting for Ukraine crossed the border north of Kharkiv into Russia’s Belgorod region on Monday night, prompting accusations from Moscow and denials from Kyiv. A paramilitary group called the Free Russia Legion (and another known as the Russian Volunteer Corps) later claimed responsibility for the incursion, prompting a new round of questions about the group. Photo by Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy/Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM
NORTHERN UKRAINE - MAY 24, 2023 -The patches with a white-blue-white flag and the logo of the Liberty of Russia Legion are seen during a briefing near the border in northern Ukraine, May 24, 2023. Russians fighting for Ukraine crossed the border north of Kharkiv into Russia’s Belgorod region on Monday night, prompting accusations from Moscow and denials from Kyiv. A paramilitary group called the Free Russia Legion (and another known as the Russian Volunteer Corps) later claimed responsibility for the incursion, prompting a new round of questions about the group. Photo by Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy/Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM
The logo of the Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK) is seen on the handkerchief tied around the fighter's arm during a briefing near the border in northern Ukraine, May 24, 2023. Russians fighting for Ukraine crossed the border north of Kharkiv into Russia’s Belgorod region on Monday night, prompting accusations from Moscow and denials from Kyiv. A paramilitary group called the Free Russia Legion (and another known as the Russian Volunteer Corps) later claimed responsibility for the incursion, prompting a new round of questions about the group. Photo by Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy/Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM
Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK) leader Denis 'White Rex' Nikitin speaks to the press during a briefing near the border in northern Ukraine, May 24, 2023. Russians fighting for Ukraine crossed the border north of Kharkiv into Russia’s Belgorod region on Monday night, prompting accusations from Moscow and denials from Kyiv. A paramilitary group called the Free Russia Legion (and another known as the Russian Volunteer Corps) later claimed responsibility for the incursion, prompting a new round of questions about the group. Photo by Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy/Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM
Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK) leader Denis 'White Rex' Nikitin is pictured during a briefing near the border in northern Ukraine, May 24, 2023. Russians fighting for Ukraine crossed the border north of Kharkiv into Russia’s Belgorod region on Monday night, prompting accusations from Moscow and denials from Kyiv. A paramilitary group called the Free Russia Legion (and another known as the Russian Volunteer Corps) later claimed responsibility for the incursion, prompting a new round of questions about the group. Photo by Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy/Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM
Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK) leader Denis 'White Rex' Nikitin is pictured during a briefing near the border in northern Ukraine, May 24, 2023. Russians fighting for Ukraine crossed the border north of Kharkiv into Russia’s Belgorod region on Monday night, prompting accusations from Moscow and denials from Kyiv. A paramilitary group called the Free Russia Legion (and another known as the Russian Volunteer Corps) later claimed responsibility for the incursion, prompting a new round of questions about the group. Photo by Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy/Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM
Representatives of the Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK) are pictured during a briefing near the border in northern Ukraine, May 24, 2023. Russians fighting for Ukraine crossed the border north of Kharkiv into Russia’s Belgorod region on Monday night, prompting accusations from Moscow and denials from Kyiv. A paramilitary group called the Free Russia Legion (and another known as the Russian Volunteer Corps) later claimed responsibility for the incursion, prompting a new round of questions about the group. Photo by Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy/Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM
Representatives of the Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK) are pictured during a briefing near the border in northern Ukraine, May 24, 2023. Russians fighting for Ukraine crossed the border north of Kharkiv into Russia’s Belgorod region on Monday night, prompting accusations from Moscow and denials from Kyiv. A paramilitary group called the Free Russia Legion (and another known as the Russian Volunteer Corps) later claimed responsibility for the incursion, prompting a new round of questions about the group. Photo by Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy/Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM
Representatives of the Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK) are pictured during a briefing near the border in northern Ukraine, May 24, 2023. Russians fighting for Ukraine crossed the border north of Kharkiv into Russia’s Belgorod region on Monday night, prompting accusations from Moscow and denials from Kyiv. A paramilitary group called the Free Russia Legion (and another known as the Russian Volunteer Corps) later claimed responsibility for the incursion, prompting a new round of questions about the group. Photo by Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy/Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM
Representatives of the Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK) are pictured during a briefing near the border in northern Ukraine, May 24, 2023. Russians fighting for Ukraine crossed the border north of Kharkiv into Russia’s Belgorod region on Monday night, prompting accusations from Moscow and denials from Kyiv. A paramilitary group called the Free Russia Legion (and another known as the Russian Volunteer Corps) later claimed responsibility for the incursion, prompting a new round of questions about the group. Photo by Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy/Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM
Representatives of the Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK) are pictured during a briefing near the border in northern Ukraine, May 24, 2023. Russians fighting for Ukraine crossed the border north of Kharkiv into Russia’s Belgorod region on Monday night, prompting accusations from Moscow and denials from Kyiv. A paramilitary group called the Free Russia Legion (and another known as the Russian Volunteer Corps) later claimed responsibility for the incursion, prompting a new round of questions about the group. Photo by Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy/Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM
Representatives of the Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK) are pictured during a briefing near the border in northern Ukraine, May 24, 2023. Russians fighting for Ukraine crossed the border north of Kharkiv into Russia’s Belgorod region on Monday night, prompting accusations from Moscow and denials from Kyiv. A paramilitary group called the Free Russia Legion (and another known as the Russian Volunteer Corps) later claimed responsibility for the incursion, prompting a new round of questions about the group. Photo by Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy/Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM
Representatives of the Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK) are pictured during a briefing near the border in northern Ukraine, May 24, 2023. Russians fighting for Ukraine crossed the border north of Kharkiv into Russia’s Belgorod region on Monday night, prompting accusations from Moscow and denials from Kyiv. A paramilitary group called the Free Russia Legion (and another known as the Russian Volunteer Corps) later claimed responsibility for the incursion, prompting a new round of questions about the group. Photo by Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy/Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM
Representatives of the Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK) are pictured during a briefing near the border in northern Ukraine, May 24, 2023. Russians fighting for Ukraine crossed the border north of Kharkiv into Russia’s Belgorod region on Monday night, prompting accusations from Moscow and denials from Kyiv. A paramilitary group called the Free Russia Legion (and another known as the Russian Volunteer Corps) later claimed responsibility for the incursion, prompting a new round of questions about the group. Photo by Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy/Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM
Representatives of the Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK) are pictured during a briefing near the border in northern Ukraine, May 24, 2023. Russians fighting for Ukraine crossed the border north of Kharkiv into Russia’s Belgorod region on Monday night, prompting accusations from Moscow and denials from Kyiv. A paramilitary group called the Free Russia Legion (and another known as the Russian Volunteer Corps) later claimed responsibility for the incursion, prompting a new round of questions about the group. Photo by Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy/Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM
Representatives of the Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK) are pictured during a briefing near the border in northern Ukraine, May 24, 2023. Russians fighting for Ukraine crossed the border north of Kharkiv into Russia’s Belgorod region on Monday night, prompting accusations from Moscow and denials from Kyiv. A paramilitary group called the Free Russia Legion (and another known as the Russian Volunteer Corps) later claimed responsibility for the incursion, prompting a new round of questions about the group. Photo by Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy/Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM
Representatives of the Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK) are pictured during a briefing near the border in northern Ukraine, May 24, 2023. Russians fighting for Ukraine crossed the border north of Kharkiv into Russia’s Belgorod region on Monday night, prompting accusations from Moscow and denials from Kyiv. A paramilitary group called the Free Russia Legion (and another known as the Russian Volunteer Corps) later claimed responsibility for the incursion, prompting a new round of questions about the group. Photo by Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy/Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM
Representatives of the Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK) are pictured during a briefing near the border in northern Ukraine, May 24, 2023. Russians fighting for Ukraine crossed the border north of Kharkiv into Russia’s Belgorod region on Monday night, prompting accusations from Moscow and denials from Kyiv. A paramilitary group called the Free Russia Legion (and another known as the Russian Volunteer Corps) later claimed responsibility for the incursion, prompting a new round of questions about the group. Photo by Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy/Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM
Representatives of the Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK) are pictured during a briefing near the border in northern Ukraine, May 24, 2023. Russians fighting for Ukraine crossed the border north of Kharkiv into Russia’s Belgorod region on Monday night, prompting accusations from Moscow and denials from Kyiv. A paramilitary group called the Free Russia Legion (and another known as the Russian Volunteer Corps) later claimed responsibility for the incursion, prompting a new round of questions about the group. Photo by Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy/Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM
Representatives of the Liberty of Russia Legion and the Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK) hold a briefing near the border in northern Ukraine, May 24, 2023. Russians fighting for Ukraine crossed the border north of Kharkiv into Russia’s Belgorod region on Monday night, prompting accusations from Moscow and denials from Kyiv. A paramilitary group called the Free Russia Legion (and another known as the Russian Volunteer Corps) later claimed responsibility for the incursion, prompting a new round of questions about the group. Photo by Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy/Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM
Representatives of the Liberty of Russia Legion and the Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK) hold a briefing near the border in northern Ukraine, May 24, 2023. Russians fighting for Ukraine crossed the border north of Kharkiv into Russia’s Belgorod region on Monday night, prompting accusations from Moscow and denials from Kyiv. A paramilitary group called the Free Russia Legion (and another known as the Russian Volunteer Corps) later claimed responsibility for the incursion, prompting a new round of questions about the group. Photo by Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy/Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM
Representatives of the Liberty of Russia Legion and the Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK) hold a briefing near the border in northern Ukraine, May 24, 2023. Russians fighting for Ukraine crossed the border north of Kharkiv into Russia’s Belgorod region on Monday night, prompting accusations from Moscow and denials from Kyiv. A paramilitary group called the Free Russia Legion (and another known as the Russian Volunteer Corps) later claimed responsibility for the incursion, prompting a new round of questions about the group. Photo by Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy/Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM
Representatives of the Liberty of Russia Legion and the Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK) hold a briefing near the border in northern Ukraine, May 24, 2023. Russians fighting for Ukraine crossed the border north of Kharkiv into Russia’s Belgorod region on Monday night, prompting accusations from Moscow and denials from Kyiv. A paramilitary group called the Free Russia Legion (and another known as the Russian Volunteer Corps) later claimed responsibility for the incursion, prompting a new round of questions about the group. Photo by Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy/Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM
Representatives of the Liberty of Russia Legion and the Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK) hold a briefing near the border in northern Ukraine, May 24, 2023. Russians fighting for Ukraine crossed the border north of Kharkiv into Russia’s Belgorod region on Monday night, prompting accusations from Moscow and denials from Kyiv. A paramilitary group called the Free Russia Legion (and another known as the Russian Volunteer Corps) later claimed responsibility for the incursion, prompting a new round of questions about the group. Photo by Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy/Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM
Representatives of the Liberty of Russia Legion and the Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK) hold a briefing near the border in northern Ukraine, May 24, 2023. Russians fighting for Ukraine crossed the border north of Kharkiv into Russia’s Belgorod region on Monday night, prompting accusations from Moscow and denials from Kyiv. A paramilitary group called the Free Russia Legion (and another known as the Russian Volunteer Corps) later claimed responsibility for the incursion, prompting a new round of questions about the group. Photo by Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy/Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM
Representatives of the Liberty of Russia Legion and the Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK) hold a briefing near the border in northern Ukraine, May 24, 2023. Russians fighting for Ukraine crossed the border north of Kharkiv into Russia’s Belgorod region on Monday night, prompting accusations from Moscow and denials from Kyiv. A paramilitary group called the Free Russia Legion (and another known as the Russian Volunteer Corps) later claimed responsibility for the incursion, prompting a new round of questions about the group. Photo by Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy/Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM
Representatives of the Liberty of Russia Legion and the Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK) hold a briefing near the border in northern Ukraine, May 24, 2023. Russians fighting for Ukraine crossed the border north of Kharkiv into Russia’s Belgorod region on Monday night, prompting accusations from Moscow and denials from Kyiv. A paramilitary group called the Free Russia Legion (and another known as the Russian Volunteer Corps) later claimed responsibility for the incursion, prompting a new round of questions about the group. Photo by Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy/Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM
Representatives of the Liberty of Russia Legion and the Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK) hold a briefing near the border in northern Ukraine, May 24, 2023. Russians fighting for Ukraine crossed the border north of Kharkiv into Russia’s Belgorod region on Monday night, prompting accusations from Moscow and denials from Kyiv. A paramilitary group called the Free Russia Legion (and another known as the Russian Volunteer Corps) later claimed responsibility for the incursion, prompting a new round of questions about the group. Photo by Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy/Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM
Representatives of the Liberty of Russia Legion and the Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK) hold a briefing near the border in northern Ukraine, May 24, 2023. Russians fighting for Ukraine crossed the border north of Kharkiv into Russia’s Belgorod region on Monday night, prompting accusations from Moscow and denials from Kyiv. A paramilitary group called the Free Russia Legion (and another known as the Russian Volunteer Corps) later claimed responsibility for the incursion, prompting a new round of questions about the group. Photo by Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy/Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM
Representatives of the Liberty of Russia Legion and the Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK) hold a briefing near the border in northern Ukraine, May 24, 2023. Russians fighting for Ukraine crossed the border north of Kharkiv into Russia’s Belgorod region on Monday night, prompting accusations from Moscow and denials from Kyiv. A paramilitary group called the Free Russia Legion (and another known as the Russian Volunteer Corps) later claimed responsibility for the incursion, prompting a new round of questions about the group. Photo by Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy/Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM
People are reflected in the sunglasses worn by a fighter during a briefing of the Liberty of Russia Legion and the Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK) near the border in northern Ukraine, May 24, 2023. Russians fighting for Ukraine crossed the border north of Kharkiv into Russia’s Belgorod region on Monday night, prompting accusations from Moscow and denials from Kyiv. A paramilitary group called the Free Russia Legion (and another known as the Russian Volunteer Corps) later claimed responsibility for the incursion, prompting a new round of questions about the group. Photo by Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy/Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM
Member of the Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK) Ilya Bogdanov is pictured a briefing near the border in northern Ukraine, May 24, 2023. Russians fighting for Ukraine crossed the border north of Kharkiv into Russia’s Belgorod region on Monday night, prompting accusations from Moscow and denials from Kyiv. A paramilitary group called the Free Russia Legion (and another known as the Russian Volunteer Corps) later claimed responsibility for the incursion, prompting a new round of questions about the group. Photo by Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy/Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM
Member of the Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK) Ilya Bogdanov is pictured a briefing near the border in northern Ukraine, May 24, 2023. Russians fighting for Ukraine crossed the border north of Kharkiv into Russia’s Belgorod region on Monday night, prompting accusations from Moscow and denials from Kyiv. A paramilitary group called the Free Russia Legion (and another known as the Russian Volunteer Corps) later claimed responsibility for the incursion, prompting a new round of questions about the group. Photo by Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy/Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM
Fighters of the Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK) are pictured during a briefing near the border in northern Ukraine, May 24, 2023. Russians fighting for Ukraine crossed the border north of Kharkiv into Russia’s Belgorod region on Monday night, prompting accusations from Moscow and denials from Kyiv. A paramilitary group called the Free Russia Legion (and another known as the Russian Volunteer Corps) later claimed responsibility for the incursion, prompting a new round of questions about the group. Photo by Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy/Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM
Fighters of the Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK) are pictured during a briefing near the border in northern Ukraine, May 24, 2023. Russians fighting for Ukraine crossed the border north of Kharkiv into Russia’s Belgorod region on Monday night, prompting accusations from Moscow and denials from Kyiv. A paramilitary group called the Free Russia Legion (and another known as the Russian Volunteer Corps) later claimed responsibility for the incursion, prompting a new round of questions about the group. Photo by Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy/Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM
Fighters hold a flag of the Liberty of Russia Legion during a briefing near the border in northern Ukraine, May 24, 2023. Russians fighting for Ukraine crossed the border north of Kharkiv into Russia’s Belgorod region on Monday night, prompting accusations from Moscow and denials from Kyiv. A paramilitary group called the Free Russia Legion (and another known as the Russian Volunteer Corps) later claimed responsibility for the incursion, prompting a new round of questions about the group. Photo by Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy/Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM
A patch of the Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK) is seen on the sleeve of an armed fighter during a briefing near the border in northern Ukraine, May 24, 2023. Russians fighting for Ukraine crossed the border north of Kharkiv into Russia’s Belgorod region on Monday night, prompting accusations from Moscow and denials from Kyiv. A paramilitary group called the Free Russia Legion (and another known as the Russian Volunteer Corps) later claimed responsibility for the incursion, prompting a new round of questions about the group. Photo by Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy/Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM
A fighter with a red-black flag, tryzub and the 'Glory to Ukraine' phrase tattoed on his face is pictured during a briefing of the Liberty of Russia Legion and the Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK) near the border in northern Ukraine, May 24, 2023. Russians fighting for Ukraine crossed the border north of Kharkiv into Russia’s Belgorod region on Monday night, prompting accusations from Moscow and denials from Kyiv. A paramilitary group called the Free Russia Legion (and another known as the Russian Volunteer Corps) later claimed responsibility for the incursion, prompting a new round of questions about the group. Photo by Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy/Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM
A fighter of the Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK) is pictured during a briefing near the border in northern Ukraine, May 24, 2023. Russians fighting for Ukraine crossed the border north of Kharkiv into Russia’s Belgorod region on Monday night, prompting accusations from Moscow and denials from Kyiv. A paramilitary group called the Free Russia Legion (and another known as the Russian Volunteer Corps) later claimed responsibility for the incursion, prompting a new round of questions about the group. Photo by Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy/Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM
A fighter is pictured during a briefing of the Liberty of Russia Legion and the Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK) near the border in northern Ukraine, May 24, 2023. Russians fighting for Ukraine crossed the border north of Kharkiv into Russia’s Belgorod region on Monday night, prompting accusations from Moscow and denials from Kyiv. A paramilitary group called the Free Russia Legion (and another known as the Russian Volunteer Corps) later claimed responsibility for the incursion, prompting a new round of questions about the group. Photo by Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy/Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM
A fighter is pictured during a briefing of the Liberty of Russia Legion and the Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK) near the border in northern Ukraine, May 24, 2023. Russians fighting for Ukraine crossed the border north of Kharkiv into Russia’s Belgorod region on Monday night, prompting accusations from Moscow and denials from Kyiv. A paramilitary group called the Free Russia Legion (and another known as the Russian Volunteer Corps) later claimed responsibility for the incursion, prompting a new round of questions about the group. Photo by Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy/Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM
A fighter holds a rifle during a briefing of the Liberty of Russia Legion and the Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK) near the border in northern Ukraine, May 24, 2023. Russians fighting for Ukraine crossed the border north of Kharkiv into Russia’s Belgorod region on Monday night, prompting accusations from Moscow and denials from Kyiv. A paramilitary group called the Free Russia Legion (and another known as the Russian Volunteer Corps) later claimed responsibility for the incursion, prompting a new round of questions about the group. Photo by Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy/Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM
A briefing of the Liberty of Russia Legion and the Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK) takes place near the border in northern Ukraine, May 24, 2023. Russians fighting for Ukraine crossed the border north of Kharkiv into Russia’s Belgorod region on Monday night, prompting accusations from Moscow and denials from Kyiv. A paramilitary group called the Free Russia Legion (and another known as the Russian Volunteer Corps) later claimed responsibility for the incursion, prompting a new round of questions about the group. Photo by Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy/Ukrinform/ABACAPRESS.COM