Putins Krieger: Ein russischer Luftwaffen-Offizier packt aus

As a young cadet, Nikolaj dreamed of a career in the Air Force: "We believed in a bright future." But in the daily grind of army life, he found himself trapped in a cynical system of lies. As an officer with the long-range bombers, Nikolaj coordinated bombing raids to Syria that, contrary to official accounts, targeted civilians. The documentary follows Nikolaj's dramatic escape from Russia. The production team meets him at a secret location to record his exclusive statements. The film is part of the documentary series "Putin's Warriors," in which several Russian defectors offer unprecedented insights into a black box: the inner workings of the Russian army. Part 1: A Russian mercenary speaks out - https://kurz.zdf.de/EwuJ/ Part 3: A Russian front-line officer speaks out - https://kurz.zdf.de/W1Y/ Part 4: A Russian elite fighter speaks out - https://kurz.zdf.de/1Qwt/ _____ Here on ZDFheute News, you'll find out what's happening in the world and what affects us all: We provide clarity in the world of news, explain the background, and address social debates. Join the discussion in our live streams and form your own opinion based on the facts we present. Subscribe to our channel so you don't miss anything. Stay up-to-date at http://www.ZDFheute.de/. #Russia #Putin #Ukraine