Russell Bentley, a U.S. national known as 'Texas,' who had been fighting alongside pro-Russian forces in Donetsk, Ukraine since 2014, has been reported dead. Bentley, who also worked as a war correspondent for Russian media, was allegedly kidnapped, raped, and killed by members of Russia's 5th Tank Brigade. His death was confirmed by various sources including his wife and Russian state media, with reports by Margarita Simonyan. Bentley had been a controversial figure due to his involvement with Russian propaganda efforts and his previous conviction in the U.S. for drug smuggling. He had been previously reported missing.
Quotes from a volunteer from Texas, Russell Bentley, who died in Donbass: “I believe that we need to make the world a better place. I not only talked about it, but also proved it with my actions by coming here (to Donbass).” “The people of Donbass set an example to the whole… https://t.co/EvTSJ6x0oi
The American Z-blogger Russell “Texas” Bentley has been killed in Eastern Ukraine He was kidnapped by soldiers of the Russian 5th tank battalion 10 days ago before being raped & shot to death He came to Ukraine to “fight against fascism & for communism” https://t.co/OI8CDzqZTr
BREAKING: The American Z-blogger Russell “Texas” Bentley has been found dead in Eastern Ukraine He was kidnapped by soldiers of the 5th tank battalion 10 days ago before being raped & shot to death Russell never understood “the mysterious Russian soul” https://t.co/XGTgd0PsDv
This is Russian disinformation https://t.co/87KMiGJwd5
Pro-Kremlin Texan Russell Bentley, who fought for Russia, found dead in Ukraine https://t.co/23Rclta4Gk https://t.co/VT8AX9J9cw
Russian wife of Russel Bentley aka “Texas” recorded this video asking the Russian authorities to help find her husband: “I hope you all understand how important he is. He helps common Americans realize that Russia is not their enemy, their enemy is inside their country.” 1 https://t.co/BQrFp5Ysub
Russell Bentley, a US citizen who fought for pro-Russian militias in Ukraine between 2014 and 2017, has died in the eastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk after his wife claimed he had been kidnapped by Russian soldiers, local pro-Kremlin sources reported. 🔗https://t.co/nzWioqlUe5 https://t.co/l0RuZfxwcL
Russian milblogger Yekaterina Lymarenko writes that Russel “Texas” Bentley, an American who joined the Russian side in Ukraine, was killed by the Russian military who took him for a spy when he arrived to the scene of a Ukrainian strike on Donetsk. Bentley lived in Donetsk,…
A #US national has reportedly been killed while fighting for the #Russian forces in #Ukraine. Watch for details https://t.co/qG1xYASLdz
🥵 American communist fighting for Russians since 2014 dies in temporarily occupied Donetsk A Russian tank crew detained him, and he was never seen alive again 👀 https://t.co/eCxoMBTlIN
🚨 JUST NOW: 🇺🇸 US citizen & Patriot Russel Bentley was kidnapped, raped, humiliated and then killed by Russian Forces in Donetsk. This raises a lot of concerns as Russia does not hold any authority over US citizens. Russia can't just kill AMERICAN PATRIOTS!!! 🚨 The story 🧵 https://t.co/nOcE11se9o
Even Russell Bentley's death has not been confirmed by 'official' sources yet — the whole situation is very strange, and shady. All we know for sure at the moment is that 'Texas' rushed to the scene of Ukrainian terror shelling in the Petrovsky district of Donetsk, after which he… https://t.co/klul0bqnbF
Russian "reporter" reveals details of the murder of Russel "Texas" Bentley, an American defector who's been in the so-called "DPR" since 2014. After successful shelling by Ukrainian Defence Forces of a facility housing the 5th Tank Brigade in Donetsk on 8 April, Bentley who was… https://t.co/jyszCK5Afq
American war reporter Russell Bentley , who also worked for Sputnik, was killed in Donetsk , according to Margarita Simonyan, editor-in-chief of the "RT" media group
Russell Bentley, a #US national, has died in the Russian-controlled city of Donetsk in #Ukraine, says Margarita Simonyan, the head of #Russia’s state media outlet RT. https://t.co/n5izd7qEtk
Russel Bentley, an American who joined russia in fighting Ukraine was beaten to death in the occupied Donetsk. Apparently, someone heard his accent & took him for a spy. A useful idiot died idiotically. #RussiaIsCollapsing #StandWithUkraine https://t.co/kqwUvw7ExX
🇺🇸🇷🇺 American war correspondent, Russell Bentley from Texas, USA has sadly passed away in Donetsk. A man who dedicated a decade of his life to exposing the crimes of the ukraine to the world. A hero to the Donetsk's People's Republic. Rest in peace.🕊️ https://t.co/B0749AhPX5
Russian telegram channels report that either russian or DPR soldiers killed an American citizen, military Z-blogger Russell Bentley, who was fighting on the side of russia. In the USA Bentley was convicted of drug smuggling and spent 5 years in prison. In 2014 he decided to come… https://t.co/7HRTU1Gq2i
Russell Bentley, a 64-year-old American who has been fighting with pro-Russian fighters against Ukraine since 2014, was kidnapped and killed, according to his battalion and Russian media reports. https://t.co/qfwSuiS5iX
It's a sad day, everyone. Russell Bentley, Texas Donbass, has been confirmed to be deceased. I had some thoughts on this news, as a person who spoke with him privately on a few occasions, and I hope you all will care to listen. Let's remember what Russell was fighting for and not… https://t.co/qX1fzS2vvC
US citizen who fought with pro-Russia separatists in Ukraine reported dead https://t.co/q1ebGCscWv
Looks like Russell Bentley was indeed killed by the Russians. Tragic end for a Texan who converted to Russian Orthodoxy. And apparently because he went to help the victims of an air strike. This keeps happening to pro-Putin types because in the end Russians are less civilized. https://t.co/ux5g0kbjQR
American-Born Russell ‘Texas’ Bentley Reportedly Dead – Pro-Russia Fighter Turned War Correspondent Vanished in Donetsk 11 Days Ago via @gatewaypundit https://t.co/crFShyGlvN
American Russel “Texas” Bentley, who fought on the Russian side in Ukraine, is dead, his wife says. Russian milbloggers saya he was killed by the Russian military. He disappeared earlier this month in the Russian-occupied Donetsk.
US citizen Russell Bentley, aka Texas, who fought alongside #Russia and produced Russian propaganda in Russia-occupied Donetsk, #Ukraine, is confirmed dead. He may have been purged as he allegedly rushed to a bombing site and was arrested by Russians. https://t.co/1xmKhvRrXZ
⚡️Russell Bentley, a pro-Kremlin American man who fought against Ukraine in 2014, was killed in Russian-occupied Donetsk Oblast, Russian propagandist Margarita Simonyan claimed on Telegram on April 19. Bentley had previously been reported as missing. https://t.co/kJzkSGA3LO
Russell Bentley, a pro-Kremlin American man who fought against Ukraine in 2014, was killed in Russian-occupied Donetsk Oblast, Russian propagandist Margarita Simonyan claimed on Telegram on April 19. Bentley had previously been reported as missing. https://t.co/kJzkSGA3LO
Russell Bentley was raped and then killed by Russian military or " DPR" militants American Z-blogger Russell Bentley (call sign Texas), who was kidnapped in the "DPR" and had been fighting in the ranks of pro-Russian militants since 2014, was raped and then killed by his fellow… https://t.co/EBbt72nWIn
NEW: 🇺🇲🇷🇺 American volunteer Russell Bentley from Texas who has been in Donetsk and fought on the side of pro-Russian forces since 2014 has died. https://t.co/2qlT0SEZqM
Very sad to hear of the death of Russell Bentley. I spent a few times driving with him around the Petrovsky district of Donbass. He was a complicated, larger than life character. He told me he thought he would die when he joined the Donbass militia. But he lived on a few years… https://t.co/wsNtSVVJ3J
In other news, Russian sources have confirmed the death of Russell Bentley, known as the Donbas Cowboy, following a two-week disappearance in #Donetsk. https://t.co/fG8E68gc5x
⚡️Sputnik contributor Russell Bentley, a US national, has died in the Donetsk People's Republic https://t.co/yfLIKj0XjH
Sputnik correspondent, an American with Russian citizenship, Russell "Texas" Bentley, died in Donetsk, as reported by Simonyan. Margarita Simonyan on her Telegram Channel: "Russell Bentley, also known as Texas, a real American, really from Texas, died in Donetsk. He fought… https://t.co/C1c5zObrbn
⚠️ U.S. NATIONAL DIES IN RUSSIAN-CONTROLLED DONETSK - RUSSIAN JOURNALIST Full Story → https://t.co/PX7FibTGgR Russell Bentley, a U.S. national, has died in the Russian-controlled city of Donetsk in Ukraine, Margarita Simonyan, head of Russia's state media outlet RT, wrote on…
Russell Bentley, aka Texas, came to Donetsk in 2014 to join Russian proxies, married a local woman and was a favorite American of the Russian propaganda networks. He disappeared last week in Donetsk, kidnapped by soldiers of Russia’s 5th Tank Brigade according to his wife, and is… https://t.co/bx842wKpoP
Well, there you have it. The Texas man that got so wrapped up in Russian disinfo that he went to do propaganda for Russia in Donbass was finally kidnapped and killed..by Russians. All these western folks taking Russian money to push disinfo, take note. https://t.co/Mxf5PCmDDX https://t.co/ZtU0K3g8KC
Pro-Russian American volunteer Russell "Texas" Bentley was kidnapped and then murdered by Russian soldiers in Donetsk, according to both his wife and officials in the Russian puppet "Donetsk People's Republic". No flowers. https://t.co/1RQMgE9dJp
The wife of Donbass Legend Russell 'Texas' Bentley confirms his death. Rest in Peace. His work and legacy will live on: https://t.co/eshfcSvbyu https://t.co/STSp3dMhMn
Russia is one big lie machine. https://t.co/fWN54bkCEq
Russia is stealing Ukrainian children, brainwashing them and pretends to be ok https://t.co/6MN5U0w7Xy
Russian state programs to tear apart the US with disinformation are actually working. https://t.co/VXErkOOpZr
Russian propagandists have claimed Russell Bentley vanished after approaching the site of recent shelling or mortar strikes, and one independent Russian news site said he’d been taking pictures of the damaged buildings. https://t.co/pBjNHrBBou