Fresh Recruits to the Russian Army Say They Paid for Their Body

Ukrainian army recruits join British boot camp to prepare for combat

Moscow's Search for Foreign Recruits Reveals Its Growing Desperation - War on the Rocks

In Ukraine's 'fortress,' soldiers struggle to save a city almost empty of life

Fresh Recruits to the Russian Army Say They Paid for Their Body Armor, Thermal Underwear and Meds: Report - News18

Russian Soldiers Ask: 'We Have Nothing To Fight With. Why Should We Go Up Against Tanks With Only Machine Guns?

As Russia and Ukraine prepare for violent spring offensives, this next year could be the war's most decisive stage yet - ABC News

Russia tries to hide casualties and searing Ukraine war images - Los Angeles Times

No armour, no shoes, no hope – the daily life of a Russian soldier

Russians buy boots and body armor for the troops, as the Kremlin tries to fix the campaign's problems

We Have to Buy Everything': Russian Soldiers Under-Equipped In Ukraine War - The Moscow Times