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EPISODE · Mar 20, 2026 · 1 MIN

714 Putin ORDERS His Own Men ‘Advance or Die’

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18 Feb 2026Russian soldiers are being ordered to advance into Ukrainian kill zones, resulting in high casualties. The pressure from the Kremlin to advance at all costs, regardless of the consequences, has led to a brutalisation of the Russian army. This includes the use of meat assaults, sending even the gravely ill and injured back to the front lines, and reports of officers executing their subordinates.Russia is facing a severe labour shortage due to the high number of casualties in the Ukraine war. To compensate, Putin is secretly mobilising reservists and recruiting foreign workers, particularly from India and Sri Lanka. This strategy, while providing short-term relief, is unsustainable and threatens to cripple Russia’s economy and social fabric in the long run.

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18 Feb 2026Russian soldiers are being ordered to advance into Ukrainian kill zones, resulting in high casualties. The pressure from the Kremlin to advance at all costs, regardless of the consequences, has led to a brutalisation of the Russian army....

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