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"One of his locations is known, he has already arrived in the occupied Ukrainian territory, let's wait for the rest. There are chances", – Budanov said.
He did not specify whether the information about the former leader of the "DPR's" militants being in Kherson Region was true or not.
The intelligence officer also commented on the $100,000 reward established by the Defence Ministry's State Control Department for capturing and handing over Girkin to a Ukrainian captive.
"It is, in fact, not that expensive for such an individual. He is an important carrier of information, primarily for international criminal trials. In fact, as they say, he is a client of The Hague. He won't even be "ours". The General Intelligence Directorate(also known as HUR. – GORDON) will find that kind of money to help our colleagues in The Hague", – Budanov explained, laughing.
He added that he had already received several messages of interest since the announcement of the reward for the Russian terrorist.
"Apart from all the rubbish being sent to that phone number [listed in the ad], a few people have turned up with absolutely real offers, and that was interesting enough for me. Let's see", – the head of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence's HUR suggested.
Following reports by Russian propagandists that Girkin was resuming his involvement in Russia's war against Ukraine, posts appeared on Ukrainian social networks on 15 October announcing a reward for taking him prisoner. The Defense Ministry's HUR promised $100,000 for Girkin – the most of any of the offers.
