Putin Has Drawn 'Condemnation From Russian Parents' Over Major Ukraine War Move, UK Says

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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