Serge’s reconnaissance unit went on to fight in the Donbas, mostly in Bakhmut, where thousands died in the “meat grinder” attacks launched by waves of Russian conscripts, prisoners and the Wagner mercenary group. Key members of Serge’s team died in the rubble there.

ANALYSIS: Kyiv’s residents know the incoming president is no particular friend, writes Sam Kiley in the Ukrainian capital – but they hope he has the sense not to offer any advantage to the Russian lea

Kyiv was expected to influence Trump to reconsider his approach to the conflict with Russia. Ukrainians argue that prematurely initiating peace talks with Russia could be disastrous for Kyiv. Donald Trump,