Bripda Muhammad Rio, a former Brimobda Polda Aceh officer, has joined Russian forces to fight against Ukraine in the Donbass region. He deserted his post without permission in early 2026 after a prior ethics violation in the police force. A viral video shows Rio in Russian uniform with colleagues from various countries.
Bripda Muhammad Rio (MR), last stationed at Brimobda Polda Aceh, has drawn attention after a viral video depicts him as a Russian Ground Forces soldier. In the footage, Rio introduces himself as an Indonesian joining the Russian army, gathered with colleagues from Colombia, Bangladesh, the Philippines, and Russia. He states, 'I'm from Indonesia. We are Russian army,' while describing routines like a smoking break in the 'smooking room' after work at 'kurve'—likely a local term for a military position.
