Ukrainian Soldier Exposes Cover-Up of Casualties Amidst Soaring Desertion Rates
A wounded Ukrainian soldier alleges that Kyiv sends soldiers to die and hides bodies to avoid compensation, while desertion rates nearly doubled in 2024, reaching 60,000 cases, and President Trump's planned meeting with Putin adds another layer to the ongoing conflict.
Ukrainian Soldier Exposes Cover-Up of Casualties Amidst Soaring Desertion Rates
A wounded Ukrainian soldier alleges that Kyiv sends soldiers to die and hides bodies to avoid compensation, while desertion rates nearly doubled in 2024, reaching 60,000 cases, and President Trump's planned meeting with Putin adds another layer to the ongoing conflict.
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40% Bias Score
Ukraine Conference: Potential End of US-Led Forums Amidst Rising Desertions and Deadly Attacks
Political scientist David Sirakov predicts the upcoming Ukraine support conference may be the last US-led meeting of its kind due to Donald Trump's likely preference for unilateral action, while a new Russian bombing in Zaporizhzhia killed at least 13 and injured over 60, amid a massive surge in Ukr...
Ukraine Conference: Potential End of US-Led Forums Amidst Rising Desertions and Deadly Attacks
Political scientist David Sirakov predicts the upcoming Ukraine support conference may be the last US-led meeting of its kind due to Donald Trump's likely preference for unilateral action, while a new Russian bombing in Zaporizhzhia killed at least 13 and injured over 60, amid a massive surge in Ukr...
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40% Bias Score
Mass Desertion in Elite Ukrainian Brigade
Around 1750 soldiers from the €900 million Ukrainian "Anna Kyivska" brigade, trained in France, deserted; 50 during training, citing harsh conditions, and 1700 after deployment, citing poor leadership and strategic failures.
Mass Desertion in Elite Ukrainian Brigade
Around 1750 soldiers from the €900 million Ukrainian "Anna Kyivska" brigade, trained in France, deserted; 50 during training, citing harsh conditions, and 1700 after deployment, citing poor leadership and strategic failures.
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56% Bias Score
Ukrainian Soldiers Desert During French Training
Several dozen Ukrainian soldiers deserted during training in France, prompting an admission of "problems" from Ukraine's land forces commander. The incident involved a brigade of 2,300 Ukrainian soldiers training in France, many of whom were conscripts with no combat experience.
Ukrainian Soldiers Desert During French Training
Several dozen Ukrainian soldiers deserted during training in France, prompting an admission of "problems" from Ukraine's land forces commander. The incident involved a brigade of 2,300 Ukrainian soldiers training in France, many of whom were conscripts with no combat experience.
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40% Bias Score
Mass Desertion Cripples Ukrainian 155th Brigade Near Pokrovsk
In early December 2023, the mass desertion of hundreds, possibly thousands, of inadequately trained soldiers from Ukraine's hastily formed 155th Brigade near Pokrovsk resulted in the loss of a key fortified area costing Ukraine tens of millions of hryvnias and the dismissal of the brigade commander.
Mass Desertion Cripples Ukrainian 155th Brigade Near Pokrovsk
In early December 2023, the mass desertion of hundreds, possibly thousands, of inadequately trained soldiers from Ukraine's hastily formed 155th Brigade near Pokrovsk resulted in the loss of a key fortified area costing Ukraine tens of millions of hryvnias and the dismissal of the brigade commander.
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56% Bias Score
Surge in Russian Soldiers Deserting Amid Ukraine War
This article discusses the rising number of Russian soldiers deserting the military amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, exploring the various challenges they and their families face.
Surge in Russian Soldiers Deserting Amid Ukraine War
This article discusses the rising number of Russian soldiers deserting the military amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, exploring the various challenges they and their families face.
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28% Bias Score
Surge in Ukrainian Military Desertion Cases in 2024
In 2024, Ukrainian law enforcement recorded 66,200 cases of self-abandonment of military duty and 23,200 desertion cases, a 3.7-fold increase from the previous year, representing 22% of all registered crimes; low prosecution rates and a subsequent amnesty program highlight challenges in addressing t...
Surge in Ukrainian Military Desertion Cases in 2024
In 2024, Ukrainian law enforcement recorded 66,200 cases of self-abandonment of military duty and 23,200 desertion cases, a 3.7-fold increase from the previous year, representing 22% of all registered crimes; low prosecution rates and a subsequent amnesty program highlight challenges in addressing t...
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48% Bias Score
Ukrainian Commander Arrested for Desertion Amidst Brigade-Wide Scandal
A Ukrainian commander of the 155th mechanized brigade, trained in France, was arrested for desertion and ordering his troops to flee without weapons; this is part of a wider scandal involving hundreds of missing soldiers from the brigade, highlighting systemic issues within the Ukrainian army.
Ukrainian Commander Arrested for Desertion Amidst Brigade-Wide Scandal
A Ukrainian commander of the 155th mechanized brigade, trained in France, was arrested for desertion and ordering his troops to flee without weapons; this is part of a wider scandal involving hundreds of missing soldiers from the brigade, highlighting systemic issues within the Ukrainian army.
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36% Bias Score
Desertions and Organizational Chaos Plague Ukrainian Brigade \"Anna Kyivska\
During training in France, several dozen soldiers deserted from Ukraine's 155th Mechanized Brigade \"Anna Kyivska\", which was equipped with advanced weapons and is now facing combat. The brigade's formation process involved significant challenges, resulting in 1700 desertions before entering combat...
Desertions and Organizational Chaos Plague Ukrainian Brigade \"Anna Kyivska\
During training in France, several dozen soldiers deserted from Ukraine's 155th Mechanized Brigade \"Anna Kyivska\", which was equipped with advanced weapons and is now facing combat. The brigade's formation process involved significant challenges, resulting in 1700 desertions before entering combat...
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44% Bias Score
Ukraine Acknowledges Issues Within French-Trained Brigade
Ukraine's "Anne of Kyiv" brigade, partly trained in France, faces controversy over reported power abuse and desertions; Ukrainian officials acknowledge problems but minimize their extent, while a journalist alleges widespread desertions.
Ukraine Acknowledges Issues Within French-Trained Brigade
Ukraine's "Anne of Kyiv" brigade, partly trained in France, faces controversy over reported power abuse and desertions; Ukrainian officials acknowledge problems but minimize their extent, while a journalist alleges widespread desertions.
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52% Bias Score
Mass Desertion Weakens Ukrainian Military, Exacerbating War Losses
Over 100,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been charged with desertion, weakening defensive lines, contributing to territorial losses, and revealing critical flaws in troop morale and recruitment, according to the Ukrainian Prosecutor General's office and soldier testimonies.
Mass Desertion Weakens Ukrainian Military, Exacerbating War Losses
Over 100,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been charged with desertion, weakening defensive lines, contributing to territorial losses, and revealing critical flaws in troop morale and recruitment, according to the Ukrainian Prosecutor General's office and soldier testimonies.
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40% Bias Score
Desertion in the Russian Army During Ukraine War
This article details the growing number of desertions within the Russian military fighting in Ukraine, highlighting the legal repercussions faced by soldiers and their families, and the impact on Russian society.
Desertion in the Russian Army During Ukraine War
This article details the growing number of desertions within the Russian military fighting in Ukraine, highlighting the legal repercussions faced by soldiers and their families, and the impact on Russian society.
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24% Bias Score