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Desertions among the Russian ranks have surged as the war in Ukraine approaches the two-year mark, with troops facing dire conditions and high casualty rates.
With no end to the war or likelihood of release from service in sight, the number of Russian soldiers seeking a way out has increased sharply over the last few months.