He charged the Russians for jumper (8)
I believe the answer is:
cardigan
I believe this clue is a double definition.
'he charged the russians' is the first definition.
(Earl of Cardigan, Crimean War commander)
'jumper' is the second definition.
(type of jumper)
'for' is the link.
(Other definitions for cardigan that I've seen before include "Woollen garment" , "part of Wales once" , "in wardrobe?" , "clothes item" , "Noble officer" .)