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Over 100,000 Russians Search for Missing Soldiers Amid War Discontent

6/13/2025

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Over 100,000 Russian families are desperately searching for their missing soldiers through Ukraine's "I Want to Find" initiative, shedding light on the staggering toll of 1 million troops lost since February 2022. Strikingly, 75% of these inquiries reveal a growing discontent with the war, signaling a profound shift in public sentiment across Russia.

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Story summary

Over 100,000 Russian families are desperately searching for their missing soldiers through Ukraine's "I Want to Find" initiative, shedding light on the staggering toll of 1 million troops lost since February 2022. Strikingly, 75% of these inquiries reveal a growing discontent with the war, signaling a profound shift in public sentiment across Russia.