Kremlin's Veteran problem spirals out of control - Eastern Express - TVP WORLD

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Violent crime in Russia has surged to its highest level in 15 years, driven in large part by the return of thousands of ex-convicts who fought in Ukraine. Hastily recruited, minimally trained, and armed by the Kremlin, these former prisoners now pose a severe public safety threat. Russian authorities have failed to address their veterans’ PTSD, substance abuse, and lack of reintegration support, exacerbating the crisis. Experts and officials warn this ticking time bomb could soon turn its violence inward against Russian society – and even the Kremlin itself. Join us as we unpack how Putin’s wartime choices are now haunting Russia at home.