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Russian Soldiers Punished Amid Ongoing Conflict and Power Crisis

1/28/2026

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Russian commanders punished two soldiers accused of desertion by tying them to trees and forcing snow into their mouths, per leaked video.
The incident occurred near the frontline amid ongoing peace talks.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected Russia's territorial demands, saying Ukraine will not concede any land.
Kharkiv lost about 80% of its power after the strikes.
At least 44 people were injured, including a pregnant woman and children.

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Russian commanders punished two soldiers accused of desertion by tying them to trees and forcing snow into their mouths, per leaked video.
The incident occurred near the frontline amid ongoing peace talks.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected Russia's territorial demands, saying Ukraine will not concede any land.
Kharkiv lost about 80% of its power after the strikes.
At least 44 people were injured, including a pregnant woman and children.