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New Yorker Becomes Russian Ally, Accepts Passport in Moscow

7/15/2025

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Daniel Richard Martindale, a New Yorker turned Russian ally, proudly accepted his Russian passport in Moscow after aiding troops in Ukraine. His pivotal role in the capture of Bohoiavlenka and his public declaration of loyalty during a televised ceremony mark a dramatic shift in his life since relocating to Russia in 2018, where he has been sharing intelligence on Ukrainian forces.

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Daniel Richard Martindale, a New Yorker turned Russian ally, proudly accepted his Russian passport in Moscow after aiding troops in Ukraine. His pivotal role in the capture of Bohoiavlenka and his public declaration of loyalty during a televised ceremony mark a dramatic shift in his life since relocating to Russia in 2018, where he has been sharing intelligence on Ukrainian forces.