Putin fears the wrath of soldiers' wives as the Kremlin tries to 'pay off' potential protesters, report says

Sun, 12/03/2023 - 05:29

Russian soldiers march in unison, overseen by a senior military official. — Russian service members take part in a military parade on Victory Day, which marks the 78th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, in Red Square in central Moscow, Russia May 9, 2023.
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Russian soldiers and their wives are becoming increasingly unhappy with long deployments.
The Kremlin is trying to prevent military wives from protesting by speeding up salary payments.
Wives and mothers of mobilized soldiers have influenced public opinion in past conflicts.

The Kremlin is concerned that the disgruntled wives and relatives of conscripted soldiers unhappy with long deployments could become a significant political headache, reports say.