Russian President Vladimir Putin faced backlash from Russian parents for sending newly conscripted troops to defend against Ukrainian forces within Russian borders, despite promises not to send them to the frontline in Ukraine. The Ministry of Defence reported that some conscripts were involved in a battle in Kursk, with parents criticizing the lack of training given to their sons. Putin’s plan to increase the military to 1.5 million troops by 2026 is at risk due to casualties in Ukraine, leading to pressure on conscripts to sign permanent military contracts for duty in Ukraine.
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Infant dies in hot car after being left by dad who ‘forgot about him’
A five-month-old boy died from heat exposure after being left in a hot car by his father, Jeremy Hansen, who forgot him while at a business in Hastings, Nebraska. Hansen, 36, was arrested and charged with negligent child abuse resulting in death, with community members expressing support for him amid the tragedy. Want More Context? 🔎
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