POWs: Russian Commanders Fled Kursk Fight!
Video Summary
Two conscripts, a 20-year-old and a 22-year-old, share their harrowing accounts of being sent to the front lines without proper training or equipment. They were promised a safe return to their families, but in reality, they were forced to fight without any real protection or support. Their commanders abandoned them, leaving them to fend for themselves.
In contrast, contract soldiers, who are generally older and more experienced, are tasked with the actual fighting. They are often deceived by recruiters and promised a better life, but in reality, they are sent to the front lines with little training and minimal support.
The Russian military is notorious for its corruption, and it seems that the officer corps is motivated more by personal gain than a desire to serve the country. Officers are prioritized to maintain their own power and privilege, leaving junior soldiers to bear the brunt of the fighting.
The consequences of this crisis are severe. The Russian government is struggling to maintain its grip on power, with more and more Russians expressing dissatisfaction with the war and the leadership. Even the state-owned polling agency is recording a significant increase in negative sentiment towards the authorities.
As the Ukrainian army continues to advance, the Russian military is in disarray, and Putin’s approval rating has fallen to a record low. With a 25% of Russians now willing to take more radical action, Putin is facing an increasingly precarious situation. The situation is grim, and it will be interesting to see how events unfold.