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The Russian Meat Grinder

This Means War

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Exploitation and Survival: Russia's Military Recruitment Landscape

This chapter examines Russia's conscription strategies, revealing the financial incentives that lure individuals, particularly from impoverished regions, into military service. It highlights the grim reality faced by soldiers deployed to Ukraine, addressing the challenges of preparation, mental trauma, and societal reintegration in a cycle fueled by high casualty rates.

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