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Impunity and Lawlessness in the Military:

Brutality is widespread on the front lines, including reports of commanders abusing or even executing their own troops.
Discipline is often maintained through violence, creating a culture of cruelty and trauma.
Alcohol abuse is rampant, with consumption hitting record highs in 2023.

Mental Health Crisis Ignored: Russia offers minimal psychological support for traumatized veterans. Many return with PTSD, leading to aggressive behavior and criminal acts.

Public Fear and Limited Pushback:

Some communities, like Achinsk, are organizing petitions to prevent known violent criminals from returning.
Families of victims are left helpless, with little recourse as pardoned criminals are celebrated as war heroes.
Tough censorship laws and glorification of soldiers make it nearly impossible to criticize the policy.

Historical Parallel: A similar wave of post-war violence followed the Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan in 1989. Then, as now, the lack of support and unchecked trauma led to widespread crime by veterans.

Conclusion:

Russia’s policy of recruiting prisoners for the Ukraine war, and pardoning them afterward, is fueling a new wave of violent crime at home. The combination of impunity, psychological trauma, and glorification of wartime service is creating deep fear among civilians — especially the families of prior victims — with little hope for justice or accountability.

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