In recent weeks, Russia has witnessed increased reports of violence against military personnel. The violence includes demonstrative retaliation against “refuseniks” (Russians who avoid conscription), “meat assaults” (human wave tactics used by the Russian military in Ukraine) and attempts to send wounded soldiers to the Ukrainian front. Those who refuse to go on the attack are...
Kremlin plays a dangerous game in ignoring protests against front-line conditions
By Ksenia Kirillova / Eurasia Daily Monitor6 Mins Read