Back فيلق المتطوعين الروسي Arabic Cos de Voluntaris Russos Catalan Ruský dobrovolnický sbor Czech Russisches Freiwilligenkorps German Cuerpo de Voluntarios Rusos Spanish Vene Vabatahtlike Korpus Estonian Venäjän vapaaehtoisjoukot Finnish Corps des volontaires russes French חיל המתנדבים הרוסי HE Korps Relawan Rusia ID
| Russian Volunteer Corps | |
|---|---|
| Русский добровольческий корпус | |
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| Leaders | Denis "White Rex" Kapustin |
| Dates of operation | 22 August 2022 – present |
| Allegiance |  Ukraine
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| Ideology |
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| Political position | Far-right |
| Notable attacks | 2023 Bryansk Oblast raid |
| Allies | Ukraine
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| Opponents |  Russia
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| Battles and wars | |
| Designated as a terrorist group by | Russia[2] |
| Flag |  |
| Website | https://rusvolcorps.com/ |
The Russian Volunteer Corps (RVC; Russian: Русский добровольческий корпус, РДК, romanized: Russkiy dobrovolcheskiy korpus, RDK) is a far-right paramilitary unit of Russian citizens, based in Ukraine.[3][4][5] It was formed in August 2022, during the Russian invasion of Ukraine, to fight against the government of Vladimir Putin.[3][6][7] The group reportedly consists of Russian emigrants who are primarily united by their opposition to Putin.[3] According to Ukrainian military officials, the group is not a part of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.[3]
Assessments of the ideology of this group vary from white nationalist to neo-Nazi.[8][9][10][1][11] The RVC stated that they maintain right-wing conservative views and reject extremist labels.[12][13] Nonetheless, their founder and leader is reportedly Denis Kapustin, a neo-Nazi who in 2019 was banned from the Schengen Area.[14]
The group claimed responsibility for a March 2023 raid into the Bryansk region of Russia. Since May 2023, it has been launching larger cross-border raids into the Belgorod region of Russia, alongside the Freedom of Russia Legion.
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- ^ "Inside the controversial group of Russian dissidents fighting with Ukraine against Putin". PBS NewsHour. 25 August 2023. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
- ^ ""Мы — русские, и мы — не россияне"". DOXA. 21 June 2023. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
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- ^ "Who are the Russian volunteers fighting for Ukraine? – DW – 05/24/2023". Deutsche Welle.
- ^ "Who are the anti-Putin groups behind the dramatic raid into Russia?". NBC News. 26 May 2023.
- ^ Kilner, James (4 March 2023). "The Russian neo-Nazi hooligan who led an anti-Putin militia across the border". The Telegraph. Archived from the original on 19 January 2024.