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Russia likely to convict more than 5,000 troops for refusing to fight in Ukraine, MOD says (www.forces.net)
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[–] Reverendender@sh.itjust.works 17 points 1 year ago (1 children)

“The prosecutions will continue until morale improves,” - Russia, apparently.

[–] LetterboxPancake@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 year ago

I'm sure this will provide a boost to ~~mortality~~ morale.

[–] zabadoh@lemmy.ml 16 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Refusing to go to war is actually surprisingly activist for the average politically cowed Russian citizen.

Hopefully this coalesces into an active domestic opposition movement.

[–] PrettyFlyForAFatGuy@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago

self preservation is a powerful motivator

[–] cheese_greater@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

Imprisonment > death

[–] bradorsomething@ttrpg.network 3 points 1 year ago

At least you get a blindfold if you refuse to fight.