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Nicklas Hoffgaard, 33, arrived in Russia in the summer of 2023, intending to live in the country due to his disagreement with “European values.” He’s a supporter of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, dissatisfied with “the worsening political climate” in Europe. According to the report, Hoffgaard received a residence permit valid until October 2023. As his permit was nearing expiration, he approached the Russian Defense Ministry, hoping a military service contract would help him obtain citizenship. Hoffgaard’s lawyer explained that he believed he could serve by guarding Russia’s borders in Siber…

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