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  • Disaster for Putin as more than 20,000 Russian soldiers go awol in Ukraine

    06/30/2025 11:54:59 AM PDT · by marcusmaximus · 38 replies
    Express UK ^ | 6/30/2025 | ANDREW PAPWORTH
    Vladimir Putin has been dealt a massive setback after more than 20,000 soldiers deserted the front line in the war against Ukraine – leaving Kremlin forces even more depleted. Courts have received 20,538 cases of service personnel absent without leave, desertion or refusing orders since the illegal invasion began in February 2022, according to Russian independent news service Mediazone. The majority – 18,159 – were for soldiers going awol, with 17,721 being prosecuted under Russia’s Criminal Code. The maximum punishment is a 10-year jail term. However, those found guilty could commute their sentences by serving in the Storm-Z convict assault...