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How Did a 60-Year Old American Veteran Wind Up Fighting in Ukraine?

In the Room with Peter Bergen
In the Room with Peter Bergen
Episode • Aug 22, 2023 • 30m

Malcolm Nance was retired from the U.S. Navy, but the Russian invasion of its neighbor compelled him to dig out his old weapons and equipment, and join up with the International Legion fighting in Ukraine. He explains how the International Legion functions, what it’s like to take a direct hit from a Russian shell, and why he doesn’t believe he and his fellow legionnaires have run afoul of an 18th century law against Americans fighting in other people’s wars.

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