Record numbers of Ukrainians desert army amid losses to Russia
Thousands of Ukrainian conscripts are fleeing service due to perfunctory training, fear of frontline death, and limited capacity of authorities to track and prosecute deserters.
Ukraine's deserters returning to the front DW 04/18/2025
Deserters in the Ukrainian army face legal challenges, with many returning to avoid prosecution, revealing deep personal struggles and systemic issues.
Russia jails soldier for 15 years for surrendering to Ukraine in first such prosecution: report
A Russian soldier was sentenced to 15 years for voluntarily surrendering to Ukraine, reflecting severe penalties against desertion amid the ongoing conflict.