In recent news, images surfaced showing Ryan Routh participating in a demonstration in support of a Ukrainian National Guard brigade in Kyiv in 2022. However, official statements from the 12th National Guard Azov Brigade and other Ukrainian military groupings have refuted any association with Routh.
The 12th National Guard Azov Brigade explicitly stated that Routh has no affiliation with their brigade, despite his presence at the demonstration. Similarly, other Ukrainian military units have denied any involvement with Routh, despite his expressed interest in aiding Ukraine.
A representative from Ukraine's Land Forces Command foreign legion revealed that Routh had made multiple online inquiries but was never part of the military unit where overseas volunteers serve. Officer Oleksandr Shaguri described Routh's messages as having 'delusional ideas' and offering unrealistic numbers of recruits from various countries. The representative emphasized that Routh was never a part of the Legion and did not engage in any form of cooperation with the unit.
Furthermore, the Ukrainian military's International Legion of the Main Directorate of Intelligence also confirmed that Routh had never served and had no connection to the unit. Despite Routh's attempts to reach out and express interest in supporting Ukraine, both military organizations have clarified that he was not associated with them in any capacity.
These statements from the Ukrainian military units debunk any claims of Routh's involvement with their operations, highlighting the importance of verifying information before drawing conclusions about individuals' affiliations with military organizations.
