Quote of the Day
The Russian military’s “meat-grinder” tactics in Ukraine, where troops suffer ruinous losses for barely any gain, are creating a backlash.
In fact, the average life expectancy of a new recruit is about 10 days to three weeks, and once on the battlefield, their survival averages just 20-35 minutes, according to Russian military bloggers.
Jason Ma
June 28, 2026
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If true*, that would cause a significant reduction in moral and make recruitment “challenging.”
Think about it. Promises of free medical care for life and a large pension at retirement just won’t have the same draw as it might have had a few years ago.