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.
No, they probably mean ‘less’ such that the initial deserters will be people without living relatives or with estranged families or family living abroad.
I know there are stories of criminals, like murders and rapists, were getting released as long as they joined the military. Some of the less savory types might either not care about others or not have them so it’s a moot point.
I definitely read OPs statement both ways, the way I explained above and then like you, where I thought it was a typo.
No, they probably mean ‘less’ such that the initial deserters will be people without living relatives or with estranged families or family living abroad.
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I know there are stories of criminals, like murders and rapists, were getting released as long as they joined the military. Some of the less savory types might either not care about others or not have them so it’s a moot point.
I definitely read OPs statement both ways, the way I explained above and then like you, where I thought it was a typo.
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