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Putin Moves to Co-opt Ukraine War Veterans, Analysts Warn
Original: Ukraine War Veterans Pose a Threat to the Kremlin. So Putin Is Bringing Them Onside.
Veterans of Russia's war in Ukraine are increasingly viewed as a potential political threat to the Kremlin, given their combat experience, weapons access and grievances over poor treatment at home. The Moscow Times reports that Vladimir Putin is responding by bringing former soldiers onside, offering them rewards, status and official roles to keep them loyal rather than letting them become a rallying force for opposition.
Why now: Concern is growing that battle-hardened veterans could become an organised political force challenging Putin's grip on power.
Vladimir PutinThe Moscow TimesRussiaUkraine
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