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Ukraine's richest businessman, Rinat Akhmetov, has said that during the defence of Mariupol by Azov Brigade fighters in 2022, he remained in constant contact with Brigadier General Denys "Redis" Prokopenko, commander of the city's defenders.
Source: Akhmetov in an interview with The Guardian
Details: Akhmetov was asked about the occupation of Mariupol and its defenders, who resisted the Russians for more than 80 days from the Azovstal steel plant. The businessman recalled how he maintained regular contact with Redis.
Quote: "I called him [Redis – ed.] several times a day and was moved by his strength and courage. I never heard panic in his voice. They were all conscientious, dignified and ready to give their lives for every inch of land. But on 20 May 2022 they had an order from higher command to surrender. I spoke with him 15 minutes before they exited Azovstal. I said: 'Denys, what can I do for you, what can I do for your guys?' He said: 'You needn't worry about me, please take care of my men.
