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TexasTowelie

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Thu Jul 3, 2025, 01:11 AM Jul 3

Russian soldiers desert en-masse - Eastern Express - TVP WORLD



As Russia continues its unlawful full-scale aggression on Ukraine, a hidden crisis is unfolding within its own ranks. Tens of thousands of Russian soldiers have gone absent without leave, deserted, or refused orders since the invasion began in 2022. Behind the Kremlin’s narrative of strength lies a fractured and demoralized military, plagued by poor leadership, brutal discipline, and collapsing morale. On this episode of Eastern Express we discuss the state of the Russian military with Mark McNamee, Co-Founder of the Ukraine Business News Network.
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Russian soldiers desert en-masse - Eastern Express - TVP WORLD (Original Post) TexasTowelie Jul 3 OP
I think the war would have ended some time ago if this guy was ever telling the truth. RandySF Jul 3 #1
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