A Russian soldier said his unit was sent into battle with no ammo and one grenade each — to kill themselves

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In this handout photo taken from video and released by Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, Russian army's snipers change their position as they face Ukrainian troops at an undisclosed location.
In this handout photo released by Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on March 21, 2023, Russian snipers face Ukrainian troops at an undisclosed location.

Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP

A fifth of Russian prisoners recruited to fight in Ukraine are HIV positive, with convicts promised anti-viral drugs if they agreed to fight: report

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Russian soldiers, captured during the Russia-Ukraine war, with their hands tied behind their back at a Ukrainian prison.

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