Recent reports have uncovered alarming practices within the Russian military, including the coercion of injured soldiers back to the front lines in Ukraine, particularly in regions like Crimea and Donetsk. Documented incidents reveal that commanders have been responsible for the deaths of soldiers and widespread torture. As thousands of secret Russian documents have been exposed, there is increasing evidence of how the military exploits and brutalizes its own troops. Additionally, some soldiers reportedly pay their commanders to avoid deployment, highlighting the desperate conditions faced by troops in the ongoing conflict.