# Russia invades Ukraine {2022-02-24} (Part 2)

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**Created:** [October 29, 2022, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/russia-invades-ukraine-2022-02-24-part-2/973972 "2022-10-29T17:49:40Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 22, 2023, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/russia-invades-ukraine-2022-02-24-part-2/973972/5508 "2023-08-22T18:20:12Z")

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A former senior Russian commander claimed Vladimir Putin’s troops are on the verge of abandoning their positions on the frontlines, as they grow increasingly disillusioned about the war.

> **[Russia colonel says army to abandon frontlines after units see over 80% killed](https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/1804828/russia-army-to-abandon-frontlines-ukraine)**
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> EXCLUSIVE: The former Lieutentant Colonel told Express.co.uk that Russian soldiers "despise" Putin and his military top brass, and are increasingly refusing to carry out orders.

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