Betrayal on the Homefront: The Personal Agony of Russia's Fighting Men
Social media is abuzz with information about a Russian who surrendered in Ukraine. Ivan Dubron, dressed in his uniform, shares his story. During his time fighting on the front, he discovered his wife had been unfaithful for many months. Desertion was likely driven by the complex family situation back home, highlighting the struggles of Vladimir Putin's mercenaries.
Recordings featuring Russian soldiers frequently emerge on social media, highlighting their challenging conditions, from equipment shortages to uniform issues. Some only confront these realities through interactions with Ukrainians, having been misled by Kremlin propaganda.
The captured prisoner, Ivan Dubron, is 25 years old and hails from Tolyatti. He served in the 89th Regiment as a scout signaler. He mentioned his main motivation was to support his parents, as Russia "paid good money." The video was shared on the service "X" under the "Technicznybdg #FreeTheF16" profile.
Ivan Dubron's parents received a pension of 50 thousand rubles, equivalent to a little over £8,200 a year.
A bouquet of flowers, a teddy bear, and long-term infidelity in Russia
The 25-year-old shared his powerful story. When he left for the front to participate in a "special military operation", he left his unfaithful wife at home.
I came back home with a bouquet of flowers and a teddy bear. She was filming her friend at that time. The bedroom was occupied. We went to the store for beer. After drinking, she admitted she had been cheating on me in my absence - shared Ivan Dubron.
Continuing, he mentioned his wife is awaiting his death because Russia compensates the families of the deceased. - They then give 12 million rubles (approximately £157,000) to the parents and wife - the 25-year-old added.
In the video, Dubrov also criticized Vladimir Putin and the Kremlin leadership. - They’ve lost their minds. Their aim is to take over all of Ukraine - he concluded.
