From Battlefield Violence to Psychological Terror: Three Disturbing Cases from Russia

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we examine three disturbing stories from modern Russia. The founder of the private military group Yastreb admits guilt in a case involving kidnappings, torture, and murder. A teenager loses millions of rubles to scammers exploiting the families of fallen soldiers. And a Moscow woman recounts years of relentless stalking that left her with PTSD. These cases reveal how violence, abuse of power, and exploitation continue to affect lives far beyond the battlefield.