Vladimir Putin is desperately trying to boost the flagging morale of his troops by sending opera singers, actors and circus performers to the frontline.
As Russia ’s invasion of Ukraine continues, the Kremlin is turning to increasingly odd tactics to improve the ‘fragile morale’ of troops in the face of mounting losses.
The Russian Ministry of Defence is said to be establishing two ‘front line creative brigades’ composed of artists, opera singers, actors and circus performers.