In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we examine three disturbing cases that reveal how violence linked to the war is spilling into civilian life. A soldier under the influence of drugs kills two young sisters in a tragic car crash. New data shows a record number of Russian servicemen being sent to prison, with crime rates among the military continuing to rise. And in one shocking case, a man accused of brutal murder avoids trial by going to war — only for his case to be quietly closed after his death. These stories raise serious questions about accountability, justice, and the growing impact of war on everyday life in Russia. When criminals can escape punishment and violence returns home, who is left unprotected?
In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we examine three disturbing cases that reveal how violence linked to the war is spilling into civilian life. A soldier under the influence of drugs kills two young sisters in a tragic car crash. New data shows a record number of Russian servicemen being sent to prison, with crime rates among the military continuing to rise. And in one shocking case, a man accused of brutal murder avoids trial by going to war — only for his case to be quietly closed after his death.
These stories raise serious questions about accountability, justice, and the growing impact of war on everyday life in Russia. When criminals can escape punishment and violence returns home, who is left unprotected?