Russian Soldiers Try to Get Imprisoned to Avoid Going to the Front Line

Russian deserters are seeking imprisonment rather than returning to the front line to continue fighting.

This is reported in an article by the Russian publication “Mediazona”.

The article details the practice whereby Russian servicemen deliberately seek criminal prosecution to avoid being sent back to the war against Ukraine.

A key factor is Vladimir Putin’s Decree No. 647 on “partial” mobilization, signed in September 2022, which left only three grounds for discharge from service: reaching the age of 65, health conditions, or imprisonment following a court sentence.

Because of this, some Russian soldiers began to view imprisonment as the only realistic way to leave the army, especially after participating in assault operations with heavy casualties and, according to them, brutal treatment by the command …