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HIV Cases Among Russian Soldiers Surge 2,000% Post-Invasion

8/2/2025

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HIV cases among Russian soldiers have skyrocketed by an alarming 2,000% since the Ukraine invasion, fueled by unprotected sex and drug use, alongside detrimental Kremlin policies. By 2024, the numbers surged twentyfold, pushing Russia into the top five nations for new HIV infections worldwide. Political moves, like banning Elton John's charity, only deepen this growing crisis.

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HIV cases among Russian soldiers have skyrocketed by an alarming 2,000% since the Ukraine invasion, fueled by unprotected sex and drug use, alongside detrimental Kremlin policies. By 2024, the numbers surged twentyfold, pushing Russia into the top five nations for new HIV infections worldwide. Political moves, like banning Elton John's charity, only deepen this growing crisis.