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18,000 Russian soldiers desert, highlighting the crisis of morale in the ranks
Russian Southern Military District soldiers stationed in ... The breakdown of those leaving the ranks reportedly includes 10,000 mobilized conscripts and 2,000 contract soldiers.
Russian army recruitment drops 80% in Moscow — as fighters from Asia and Africa fill the ranks for cash: report
The number of Russians signing up to fight in Ukraine at Moscow recruitment centers have dropped 80% over the last six months ...
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People in military uniform without insignia in Crimea not linked with Russian army
NOVO-OGAREVO, March 05. /ITAR-TASS/. People in military uniform without any insignia in Crimea are not linked with Russian army, Russian Defence Minister General Sergei Shoigu told reporters on ...