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Saturday, December 7, 2024

A 27-year-old British soldier on Putin's hitlist calls it a 'badge of honour.'

Fraser Good, a British citizen, delivered a defiant message upon learning that his name had been added to a Russian-operated wanted list. A British veteran has reaffirmed his pride in supporting Ukraine after finding his name and photo on a Russian wanted list. Fraser Good shared with Metro that being listed in the flawed database is a "badge of honour," symbolizing his service, which has seen him involved in some of the war's fiercest battles. The list also features British nationals who have died during humanitarian missions or in combat against Vladimir Putin's forces, with some names marked as "destroyed." Fraser Good served on some of the war's most intense frontlines, including the battle for Kyiv, the liberation of Irpin, and operations near Kharkiv. He suffered severe injuries from a tank round while he and a small group of comrades defended their position against a massive Russian assault in Donetsk. Reflecting on the list, Fraser remarked: “It would be nice if they could at least get one date right—the details are completely wrong. “I definitely see being named on the list as a badge of honour. “If anything, I want the enemy to know who I am, because I am proud to stand with Ukraine.” The 27-year-old combat veteran from Northamptonshire, who served seven years in the British Army, has been living in Ukraine since March 2022 and is currently out of contract with the military. He has previously been the focus of Russian propaganda, with false claims circulated twice alleging that he had been killed in the war zone.
Fraser Good has fought in intense frontline battles as part of Ukraine's struggle for freedom. In a Facebook post, he wrote: "My comrades and I will keep fighting until Ukraine is free. It's as simple as that. Your propaganda and politics have been tiresome for as long as I can remember. Swipe for a surprise... Yep, that's me. Still very much alive and smiling, with more than one eye captured this morning. Honestly, you all bore me." "I take great satisfaction in proving each and every one of you wrong, every single time." The list, reportedly created by pro-Russian volunteers, contains personal information like phone numbers and email addresses, indicating the data may have been acquired through questionable means, possibly in collaboration with Kremlin sources. The entries also feature exaggerated criminal charges, likely aimed at justifying severe punishments or enabling exchanges for high-value prisoners held by Ukraine and its allies if these individuals are captured. Metro interviewed three British nationals and one American, none of whom were aware they were listed. The website is registered with a Russian URL and an IP address in Rostov-on-Don, a heavily militarized city in southern Russia.
After Russia's full-scale invasion began, Fraser Good left his life in the East Midlands behind to start a new chapter in Ukraine (Picture: Fraser Good, Facebook). A Scotsman named in the database referred to Putin as "an evil little bastard" after *Metro* informed him of his inclusion. Mike Marley, a former British Army soldier with 20 years of service who later transitioned to civilian life, shared with *Metro* that he had considered joining the International Legion for the Defense of Ukraine but decided against it. In November 2023, Russian media reported that hackers from a group called Joker DPR had released the names and personal details of over 500 applicants to the Legion. *Metro* has contacted the formation for comment. "They've clearly gained access to documents from people who showed interest in going to Ukraine," said Mr. Marley. "I was planning to go, but at my age and with my injuries, I decided against it. They must have gotten hold of documents from the International Legion, which probably included my name. "It's a bit concerning that they've accessed my information. "However, in practical terms, it likely just means I can't go to Russia now—which I wouldn't want to do anyway."

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