But it does matter. You saying it doesn't doesn't make it so.

Really, it doesn't. A small group of zealots claiming the sky is not blue despite information suggesting otherwise doesn't matter. There is nothing that will change this groups position, no evidence, no common sense, no reasonable doubt. These are often the ones who fancy themselves critical thinkers, yet they latch on to minute possibilities as probable in the face of much more likely information.

actually they are stabilizing the neighboring Donbass by preventing the regime troops from conquering it.

Another way to view this is as aiming civil war.

How expensive would it be? What's the train ticket cost in Russia?

It's a safe bet without further information that this kid is not paying his way. We'll wait for additional evidence to draw form conclusions though. More information will get out.

No, he was provided by the DPR, which in turn was provided by the Russian state and non-state actors. Not unlike US supplying weapons to the Syrian rebels.

Where are you getting this information?

in what way is Simon Ostrovsky or anyone else entitled to any answer?

The world is entitled to an answer as to why Russian military personnel are involved in a civil war destroying the economy and infrastructure of a neighbor resulting in thousands of deaths.

That's just the way it is. You might hate it but it's not gonna change it.

As r/Russia has taught me took say, prove it. No, it's not the way it is, it's a Russian government claim.

Yeah I don't really believe that.

Ah, you don't have to. It's just the way it is... you may have it but it's not gonna change it.

Did I do that right?

Seriously though, as a paratrooper that worked with Rangers, I can only go on first hand experience from what they say. Maybe they lied and you'd be right. Id be inclined to believe them though.

I'll see if I can find more specific information about it.