
Russia’s war economy is facing major obstacles nearly three years into the country’s conflict with Ukraine, but the most painful roadblock to its ambitions could be coming from within its own armed forces.
Russian Prosecutor General Igor Krasnov told state media on Monday that Russia had disciplined more than 30,000 soldiers for corruption, including bribery. Corruption crimes have soared 30% this year compared with 2023, Krasnov said.