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Brave wives and mothers have staged furious protests against Vladimir Putin’s war.
It is the first time first time since he launched his invasion of Ukraine nearly nine months ago they let their feelings be known.
Defiant new videos show how they are challenging the authoritarian leader over his chaotic forced mobilisation of their husbands and sons.
The furious women from different locations in Russia recorded footage to complain at the way draftee men are sent to the frontline without proper training and brandishing outdated equipment.
A recurring theme is that Putin’s promise of proper training has been flouted by his commanders.