Could be, but he shouldn't be helped in Russia in that case. They should be given incentives to surrender (as is already the case - but it needs to be extended)

Could be, but he shouldn't be helped in Russia in that case. They should be given incentives to surrender (as is already the case - but it needs to be extended). Providing those who return from the war in russia, no matter how poorly informed or treated they were with any support sends the completely wrong signal.