John Kirby asserted that Russian soldiers who deviate from orders are facing execution, with entire units being subjected to the threat of death if they withdraw in the face of Ukrainian artillery fire.
White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby revealed that Russia is resorting to extreme measures within its ranks
According to sources in US national security, these drastic measures signal deep-seated “morale problems” within the Russian military, which has been embroiled in a prolonged conflict with Ukraine spanning two years. John Kirby strongly condemned the execution of soldiers for disobedience and the ominous warnings issued to entire units, deeming such tactics as “barbaric.”
John Kirby further pointed out that these actions shed light on the inadequacy of Russia’s military leadership and their mishandling of the ongoing situation from a strategic standpoint
Nonetheless, John Kirby refrained from disclosing specific figures regarding the number of Russian troops subjected to execution due to disobedience or providing particular instances of units facing the grim ultimatum of death for retreating in the face of Ukrainian fire. The situation remains a matter of grave concern, both for the soldiers within the Russian military and for the broader international community.
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