Is Russia becoming dependent on inexperienced conscripts on the front lines? | DW News

Ukraine's incursion has added a further incentive for Russia to recruit soldiers for the front line. One of the motivations for soldiers to sign up seems to be money, with cash offered to volunteers. But it appears new recruits are being sent to Kursk, which is causing some dissent amongst their families. How many conscripts are being sent to Russia's front lines?

#Kursk #Ukraine #russia

00:00 Conscripts in Kursk
03:45 Janina Semenova, DW Reporter
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