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The Washington Post / Siobhán O’Grady, Serhiy Morgunov, Serhii Korolchuk, Anastacia Galouchka
16:05 JST,
June 17, 2024
KYIV – To fill a critical shortage of infantry on the front line, Ukraine has embraced one of Russia’s most cynical tactics: releasing convicted – even violent – felons who agree to fight in high-risk assault brigades.