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Former Russia international footballer dies, aged 43, fighting in Ukraine - after ing Vladimir Putin's forces to escape 10-year prison sentence for drug smuggling

Former international footballer Aleksei Bugayev has been killed while fighting in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, his father confirmed on Monday.

The 43-year-old ex-Russia international ed Vladimir Putin's forces just months after being sentenced to 10 years in prison for drug trafficking.

Bugayev, who represented Russia during the 2004 European Championships and retired in 2010 at the age of 29, was reportedly attempting to sell almost half a kilogram of methylephedrine and could have been sentenced to a total of 20 years had he not pleaded guilty in court.

With the conflict in Ukraine continuing to persist after nearly three years of fighting, Russia's president Putin has been keenly recruiting new soldiers to the frontline to deal with the increased number of casualties.

After his drug trafficking conviction, Bugayev - who has been held in custody since November 2023 - pledged to fight for Putin's army in Ukraine amid a drive to recruit criminals in Russia.

With reports that approximately 200,000 Russian soldiers have been killed since the conflict began, Putin signed a bill to allow prisoners to fight - with some even able to the frontline ahead of their respective trials.

The former footballer's death was confirmed by his father Ivan, who told Sport24: 'Unfortunately, the news about Aleksei's death is true. It happened today.'

It was also tragically revealed by Bugayev's agent Anton Smirnov that the 43-year-old's body could not be retrieved for burial.

Smirnov claimed it was 'impossible' to recover his body due to the intense nature of the conflict where he died.

The former Lokomotiv Moscow and Krasnodar star made seven senior appearances for Russia during his career, representing his country on the pitch for the final time against Italy in 2005.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-14233767/amp/Russia-footballer-dies-fighting-Ukraine.html

In Russia, regardless of the severity of your crime, you will likely be released if you agree to fight against Ukraine. This even applies to serial killers.

Russia's desperation has reached this point. Interestingly, this individual was incarcerated(prison) prior to being released after agreeing to fight against Ukraine.😂

samnet123:


https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-14233767/amp/Russia-footballer-dies-fighting-Ukraine.html

Sọ'ko sọja oti ba ara ile o

Senseless war.

Why can't humans love one another.

Life itself is meaningless. We'll all die

If only he had known being in jail will save his life. Now, he has reached what he put forward

Botragelad:
In Russia, regardless of the severity of your crime, you will likely be released if you agree to fight against Ukraine. This even applies to serial killers.

Russia's desperation has reached this point. Interestingly, this individual was incarcerated(prison) prior to being released after agreeing to fight against Ukraine.😂

Russia is overrated.

Why would a successful footballer carry drugs post retirement?

A hero's death

Why him no japa for warfront

Chai

He died fighting for his country, he will make heaven.

Botragelad:
In Russia, regardless of the severity of your crime, you will likely be released if you agree to fight against Ukraine. This even applies to serial killers.

Russia's desperation has reached this point. Interestingly, this individual was incarcerated(prison) prior to being released after agreeing to fight against Ukraine.😂

This applies not only to Russia. It is simple common knowledge. You don't even need to be vast in history or studies in international affairs.

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samnet123:


https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-14233767/amp/Russia-footballer-dies-fighting-Ukraine.html

Heartbreaking news! RIP.

Needless war. Needless death.

Softmirror:


This applies not only to Russia. It is simple come knowledge. You don't even need to be vast in history or studies in international affairs.

Haha crying again. Simple common knowledge to use criminals to fight your war! 😂😂

The US didn't need criminals or prisoners of all form(committed different crimes) to fight against the Taliban

Botragelad:
In Russia, regardless of the severity of your crime, you will likely be released if you agree to fight against Ukraine. This even applies to serial killers.

Russia's desperation has reached this point. Interestingly, this individual was incarcerated(prison) prior to being released after agreeing to fight against Ukraine.😂

Such happens in every serious war. Not peculiar to Russia.

200,000 dead Russians.
0 dead Ukranians.
And they wonder why we don't trust MSM.
Hypocrites

istration1:
A hero's death

He is no hero, ge us gone.

Only Three years of war Russia now needs Criminals to fight for them...

America was in Afghanistan for 20 years and we didn't hear of Criminals in the battlefield...

Russia is truly overrated...

America remains their Boss.

Wealthoptulent:

Sọ'ko sọja oti ba ara ile o

Tribal idiot. What happened to speaking English? You just want to show yourself. Get out!

ADAMUdaCOWBOY:

Such happens in every serious war. Not peculiar to Russia.

Shut up and quit lying. Israel should be doing the same if we are to follow your logic! 😂😂

Russia is weak, plain and simple! 🤷🏼

Esthered:
Why would a successful footballer carry drugs post retirement?

Reckless spending of soccer earnings

Any fall from the top gets so hard

So to get up is always as hard as the fall..

Meanwhile one of the few earnings close to soccer is drug trafficking.



God forbid such in Jesus name amen

Putin wasting away Russia men for avoidable dispute..

Needless war. Putin's ego made him start this war.
He has amended Russian constitution so he can continue to rule till he is tired.

It will take up to 100+ years for Russian women to replace the men lost in this current war

What if the News of his death was a cover up for him to escape?

BUT HERE IN NIGERIA WE'RE FIGHTING SHADOWS, FROM THE WEST TO THE EAST EVEN THE NORTH TO THE SOUTHERN SIDE OF NIGERIA?

Shey Putin no get male son rather than sending all his males citizens to be killed