Russian Soldier Tortured and Abducted, Mother Pleads for Putin's Help
A video has emerged showing a Russian military brigade commander allegedly subjecting soldiers to a brutal hazing ritual, including stripping them naked, forcing them to pluck grass, and beating them. The soldiers in the video express outrage and warn of a potential mutiny. Hazing has a long history in the Russian military and has made recruitment difficult. The Russian government implemented reforms in 2008 to address the issue, but incidents like this continue to occur.