Russian soldiers
Coverage of Russian soldiers in the Nexus archive.
- Raped and tortured by Putin's soldiers: Ukrainian men and women describe how Russians carried out horrific abuse on victims as young as four
Ukrainian men and women report that Russian soldiers committed rape and torture on victims as young as four. The abuse is described as horrific and carried out by Putin's forces.
- Germany Summons Chinese Ambassador Over Reported Training of Russian Troops
Germany summoned China’s ambassador after reports of Chinese military training Russian soldiers, some deployed in Ukraine. Berlin stated such support for Russia’s war threatens European security.
- Russian Troops Refuse Island Deployments on Dnipro River
Russian soldiers are refusing deployments to observation posts in the Dnipro River's island zone due to poor logistics and supply shortages. Ukraine's Southern Defense Forces reported that troops there often lack evacuation routes, drinking water, and medical support, with refusals leading to transfers to assault units.
- Some Russian soldiers last just minutes on front lines, military bloggers say
Russian soldiers in certain parts of the front lines in Ukraine have an average survival time of 20 to 35 minutes, according to Russian military bloggers. The estimate highlights the high casualty rates reported in specific combat zones.
- Some Russian soldiers last just minutes on front lines, military bloggers say
Russian military bloggers estimate that soldiers on certain Ukrainian front lines survive an average of 20 to 35 minutes. The claim highlights high mortality rates in specific combat zones.
- Most Russian recruits have life expectancy of just 20 minutes on Ukraine front lines, chilling report claims
A report claims most Russian recruits have a life expectancy of 20 to 35 minutes on the Ukraine front lines, with soldiers being picked off shortly after arriving on the battlefield.
- 'Their mouths, eyes, hands, were taped and they were thrown into the hole': Russian soldiers confront Putin with reality of front lines
Russian soldiers were reportedly taped and thrown into a hole, confronting Putin with the harsh realities of the front lines. A portrait of a Russian soldier killed in the Ukraine war is displayed on a military memorial near Place Rouge in Moscow.
- Ukraine 'wipes out 100 Russian soldiers in single strike on air defence system'
Ukraine claims to have eliminated approximately 100 Russian soldiers in a single military strike targeting a Russian air defence system. The strike represents a significant tactical success in Ukraine's ongoing conflict with Russian forces.
- Starving on the front lines: Food supply in crisis as Ukraine fights Russia
Ukraine is facing a food supply crisis as it fights against Russia, with both Ukrainian civilians and Russian soldiers suffering from malnutrition. Photos have revealed the emaciated conditions of Ukrainians, while Russian soldiers are also affected by meager rations. The conflict has led to a humanitarian crisis.