Russian pranksters Vovan and Lexus, under the guise of former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, staged pranks on foreign mercenaries fighting in Ukraine. The pranksters came up with a legend that allegedly Poroshenko is recruiting his own military battalion from foreigners, where he promises to pay well for his work. Two Americans and an Australian responded to this request. As a result, Poroshenko conducted an interview with each of the foreign legionnaires.
Russian pranksters Vovan and Lexus, under the guise of former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, staged pranks on foreign mercenaries fighting in Ukraine. The pranksters came up with a legend that allegedly Poroshenko is recruiting his own military battalion from foreigners, where he promises to pay well for his work. Two Americans and an Australian responded to this request. As a result, Poroshenko conducted an interview with each of the foreign legionnaires.
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