Ukraine orchestrated a fake hit on one of Russia’s enemies who has been fighting alongside Ukrainian forces, tricking the Kremlin into paying out a $500,000 bounty that Kiev used to finance its war effort.
The subject of the alleged murder on December 27 was Denis Kapustin, also known as ‘White Rex’, the leader of the right-wing Russian Volunteer Corps, a group fighting for the overthrow of Vladimir Putin, Metro UK reported.
However, Kapustin is still alive, despite claims by Ukrainian forces last week that he was killed by an FPV drone in the southern region of Zaporizhia.
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Denis Kapustin, also known by his pseudonym ‘White Rex’, the leader of the right-wing Russian Volunteer Corps, was initially reported to have been killed by a drone strike. (East2West)
“We will certainly avenge you, Denis. Your legacy lives on,” the RVC group wrote on Telegram last week.
On Thursday, the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (GUR) confirmed that this was part of a special operation to save Kapustin’s life and earn $500,000 in the process.
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Denis Kapustin, also known by his pseudonym ‘White Rex’, appeared in a video announcing that he was alive after Ukraine allegedly orchestrated a ruse to fool Russia. (East2West)
“Welcome back to life,” said HUR General Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine’s military intelligence, as he congratulated Kapustin and his team on a successful intelligence operation, News.com.au, an Australian news website, reported.
After the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Kapustin founded the RVC to fight alongside the Ukrainian army.
A drone flew towards a vehicle as part of a ruse to trick Russia into thinking Denis Kapustin had been murdered. (East2West)
The group, which was banned as a terrorist organization in Russia, was known for organizing cross-border attacks in Russia’s Belgorod and Kursk regions. He had been sentenced in absentia twice to life imprisonment by kangaroo courts in Russia, The Sun reported.
A still image of a reported drone explosion that killed one of Russia’s greatest enemies. (East2West)
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In March 2024, the RVC stormed into Russia and clashed with security forces before capturing Russian soldiers.
Ukraine and Russia are in the middle of peace talks mediated by President Donald Trump. The deal is close, but Ukrainian leaders have said the sticking point remains the issue of the disputed territories.
