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Russian Soldiers Seek to Evade Military Service in Ukraine
Independent data shows tens of thousands of Russian soldiers have deserted or refused to fight in Ukraine since 2022 amid intensified recruitment. Many are lured by deceptive contracts or coerced, with at least 3,000 helped by a group called 'Idite Lesom.' Desertion in Ukraine is even more severe, with over 200,000 soldiers absent without leave.