22,000 Russian Soldiers Seeking To Surrender | Ukraine War

As Russia's prolonged war in Ukraine rages on, a startling trend is emerging – a surge in Russian soldiers seeking to desert their ranks. Reports indicate a significant increase in soldiers appealing to Ukraine for surrender. Idite Lesom, a Georgian-based group assisting troops looking to leave Putin's army, has reported an 89 percent rise in requests for help over recent months. Between June and August alone, they received 305 appeals, a number that nearly doubled between September and November.

The founder of Idite Lesom, Grigory Sverdlin, revealed that most requests come from those wounded in action, treated in hospitals, and then forced back to the front lines. This disturbing pattern echoes the sentiments of Sergei Krivenko, director of the human rights group 'Citizen. Army. Law,' who highlighted the lack of rotation and the return of seriously wounded soldiers to active duty.

In parallel, the Ukrainian government-sponsored project Khochu Zhyt has seen a significant rise in Russian soldiers attempting to surrender voluntarily. Vitaly Matvienko, a spokesman for Khochu Zhyt, reported that over the past year, more than 22,000 Russians have applied to surrender to Ukraine. Join us as we delve into the complexities of dissent within Putin's army and the growing number of soldiers seeking an exit strategy. Subscribe for in-depth insights into this evolving situation in the ongoing conflict.