General Jailed, Child Abuser Sent to War, and 375 Sick — What Is Happening in Russia?

A former Deputy Minister of Defense gets 19 years for corruption, but another suspect accused of abusing children avoids trial by going to war. At the same time, a массовая вспышка — a mass outbreak — of infection leaves 375 people sick, including children. In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we break down three disturbing stories that reveal how power, violence, and systemic failure intersect in today’s Russia. From elite corruption to criminals escaping justice and a growing public health crisis — the question remains: who is truly held accountable?