Russia to give troops who surrender 10 years in prison unless they are able to flee captivity
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Russia will impose harsh penalties on troops who voluntarily surrender to Ukrainian forces, imposing a 10-year prison sentence on those who fall into enemy hands.
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Putin's move comes after he announced a partial mobilization in Russia last week, introducing conscription to a conflict that has been ongoing for seven months and has rarely gone according to script for Moscow. Now, those drafted into military service will face stiff penalties if they choose to abandon the fight in Ukraine.
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