Russia's practice of recruiting convicts has led to tragic consequences as pardoned Wagner recruits return and commit new crimes, including murder, rape, robbery, and drug-related offenses.
At least 190 criminal cases were initiated against pardoned Wagner recruits in 2023, indicating a pattern of recidivist crimes among those who served in Ukraine and were later pardoned.
The Kremlin is persisting with the controversial policy of recruiting inmates for military service, with President Putin recently signing a new law to formalize this process, despite the negative outcomes.
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