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TexasTowelie

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Sat Jul 19, 2025, 12:09 AM Saturday

Why Russia Fears Its Own Soldiers More Than Ukraine - Paul Warburg



As Russia continues it war against Ukraine, stories of disorder within the Russian military are far from rare. For most Russian soldiers, they aren't in Ukraine out of a sense of patriotism or duty, but rather out of a desire for large paychecks. But what happens when the war in Ukraine ends, and these soldiers return home, en masse? I examine that in this video, and why it more than likely impacts the psychology of Vladimir Putin and his decision making process when it comes to the war.
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