Rosgvardiya Denies Discipline Over Macan Video, Says No Special Treatment
The agency says the conscript serves in Vityaz under standard conditions, preparing for the oath.
Overview
- Russia’s National Guard said claims of disciplinary measures against the servicemember who filmed a video with private Andrey “Macan” Kosolapov are false.
- The agency rejected reports that the rapper is receiving privileges or softened service conditions.
- Officials stated that Kosolapov is housed in standard accommodations, fully provisioned, and eats with the unit.
- Rosgvardiya confirmed he is serving in the Vityaz special-purpose unit and is preparing to take the military oath.
- Earlier, the Telegram channel Mash alleged that divisional cooks were sent to a guardhouse for filming the rapper smoking in an unauthorized area, a report now contradicted by the service.