In the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, the "Siberian Battalion," consisting of Russian defectors, has emerged. Some Russian soldiers have expressed a desire to join Ukrainian forces, adding complexity to the conflict. The battalion includes notable figures like Alexei Makarov and Ildar Dadin. One fighter from the battalion, using the call sign "Grecha," emphasized his motivation to fight against the Putin regime and what he sees as a growing dictatorship in Russia.