"Living in a single, big country": how the flagship of the Russian Black Sea Fleet enticed defenders from Zmiinyi (Snake) Island

VALENTYNA ROMANENKO - TUESDAY, 24 MAY 2022, 15:33 

Ukrainian border guards have released audio promises of "a normal life" by which Russian invaders on the cruiser Moskva enticed the defenders of Zmiinyi (Snake) Island before capturing it.

Source: The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine

Quote: "The occupiers from the deck of the [as yet] undamaged cruiser Moskva offered the border guards of the Zmiinyi (Snake) Island brilliant careers, apartments, incredible salaries and pensions….

As a result, they went in the direction known to us all. And found their destination quite enchanting!"

Details: An audio recording, as reported, made by border guards in Odesa Oblast, 50 kilometres from the island's defenders, making promises of "a normal life" were recorded before the threats.