In this image made from video provided by Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, Russian soldiers fire a Pion self-propelled 203 mm gun towards Ukrainian positions in Ukraine. via Associated PressRussia is executing soldiers in Ukraine for refusing orders, according to Vladimir Putin’s own troops. Another said he saw 20 bodies of fellow soldiers lying in a pit after being executed by their own side. The men have given detailed accounts of how they were tortured for refusing to take part in the offensives which they say amounted to suicide missions. While Donald Trump has attempted trilateral talks between Russia, Ukraine and the US, Putin is sticking to his maximalist goals and refusing to compromise unless he gets the Donbas.

Source: Huffington Post February 24, 2026 09:20 UTC