Bohdan Krotevyč

Bohdan Krotevyč is a prominent Ukrainian military veteran and former commander of the Azov Battalion, known for his critical stance against the Ukrainian military leadership. He served in the Azov Battalion since 2014, gaining recognition for his role in the defense of Mariupol's Azovstal steel plant during the 2022 Russian invasion. After being captured by Russian forces and later exchanged, Krotevyč voiced concerns regarding the strategic decisions made by military command, arguing that they jeopardize the lives of soldiers. He plans to establish the Strategic Operational and Intelligence Agency (Soia) to gather intelligence on adversaries.