Murder rates among Russian soldiers surge amid ‘chronic mental health’ issues
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Up to 113 active Russian servicemen were convicted in 2023 - a near 900 per cent increase on just 13 in 2022

Up to 113 active Russian servicemen were convicted in 2023 - a near 900 per cent increase on just 13 in 2022

The number of Russian soldiers committing murder after returning home from the frontline have soared over the past few years amid “chronic mental health” issues linked to serving on the battlefield.

Data from Moscow’s judicial department showed that 113 active servicemen were convicted in 2023 - representing a near 900 per cent increase on just 13 convictions in 2022.

The UK Ministry of Defence said the high number of homicides was likely due to “war-related chronic mental health issues” and the release of thousands of ex-convictspardoned for their participation in the war.

  • Flying Squid@lemmy.worldMEnglish
    471·
    7 months ago

    Hardened criminals are freely walking around Moscow, but that’s okay because Ukraine is apparently the place of origin of the Russian people.

    Same reason why Mussolini’s invasion of Greece was totally justified. Aeneas was the progenitor of the Roman people? I guess Greece is the original homeland of Italians.

    • sparkle@lemm.eeEnglish
      18·
      7 months ago

      Ukraine is the rightful successor to the Kyjivan Rus’ and the Soviet Union, therefore they should get the UN permanent member seat and all of the former USSR’s belongings, including Moscow. Do I get a medal now?

      • UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.worldEnglish
        21·
        7 months ago

        This is fine, but only if we stop pretending the UK is an independent country and just fold it back in with the US