Placeholder while article actions loadRussian President Vladimir Putin has made it clear that he will not tolerate criticism of his assault on Ukraine. A Russian military court ruled behind closed doors this week that 115 National Guard service members were rightfully terminated for refusing to participate in the invasion. Moscow sought to paint the pullback as a good-faith gesture ahead of peace talks with Ukraine, but the veterans characterized it as humiliating. Russian TV, online platforms hacked with antiwar message on Victory DayThey were particularly embarrassed by the stunning defeat of Russian troops near the Siversky Donets River earlier this month. “The special operation is over!” the statement read, using Putin’s preferred term for the war.

Source: Washington Post May 28, 2022 15:22 UTC