Russian Soldier Says Moscow Hiding War Deaths to Avoid Paying Families
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Moscow is purportedly neglecting to alert family members after a soldier dies in the war with Ukraine to avoid compensating the servicemen's loved ones, according to a phone call intercepted by Ukraine's Military Intelligence (HUR).In a telephone conversation posted to Telegram by HUR on Friday, a Russian soldier can be heard saying that the Kremlin has been listing deceased fighters as "missing" rather than dead to avoid paying compensation."I say, it's beneficial for you to tell me he is not...

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