Russia Celebrated Him. Now He’s Accused of Having Troops Shoot Themselves.
A lieutenant colonel is on trial after being accused of skimming payments for battlefield injuries. He denies the specifics of Russia’s accusation but acknowledges engaging in a payouts scheme. [Source]
Publication Date:Origin: nytimes.com
Category: Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022)
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Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/19/world/europe/russia-military-corruption.html