Former US Airman Defects to Russian Military, Denies Treason

Wilmer Puello-Mota, facing charges in the US, appears in Russian defense video as a drone operator, claims innocence.

Puello-Mota fled the US before his trial on child abuse material charges.
He now serves in a Russian reconnaissance unit with the call sign 'Boston'.
In the video, he criticizes US foreign policy and denies being a traitor.
He praises his Russian comrades and describes using his US military skills.
Puello-Mota's defection follows a pattern of other American servicemen joining Russian forces.