Vladimir Putin has enlisted a group of football fan thugs to fight his bloody war in Ukraine - in what many will see as a further sign of weakness within his armed forces. Just four years ago during the 2018 FIFA World Cup finals, the Russian leader publicly condemned the actions of 'The Football Hooligans' and vowed to banish the notorious group. Their main mascot is a lion cub they 'found' during fighting in Mariupol, but they have an adopted dog too. They have put aside their football allegiances and claim they operate as a cohesive unit, willing to die on the front lines for Russia. Footage allegedly shows combat training of Russian 'football hooligans'The group is comprised of 'hooligans' Putin previously condemned

Source: The Nation December 29, 2022 19:30 UTC