Atrocities in Ukraine War Have Deep Roots in Russian Military – The New York Times

Atrocities in Ukraine War Have Deep Roots in Russian Military

Like the shelling of cities, the seemingly pointless, close-up killing of individuals recalls wars in Chechnya. Do they reflect intent, or only indifference, propaganda and a military culture of violence?

Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/17/world/europe/ukraine-war-russia-atrocities.html

The brutality of Moscow’s war on Ukraine takes two distinct forms, familiar to those who have seen Russia’s military in action elsewhere.