The Germans manning static positions in ‘44 northern France were told that our Airborne troops with face paint and Mohawks were hardened criminals, wild Indians and lunatics.
Germany may have told lies about our Airborne troops in WW2, but it is definitely true that Putin and Prigozhin both have made a point of offering imprisoned criminals a chance to fight and earn their freedom in 6 months or some such reward. As to whether some of these were cannibal murderers, I don’t know. It actually amazes me that a criminal like that would ever have less than a life sentence, especially under a government like Putin’s. Perhaps he approves such less than life sentences as these people are just acting like Putin would want to if not busy dictating and warring.