Russian Women Face Violence From Ukraine Veterans

With the war in Ukraine, campaigners say the already widespread problem of domestic violence could now be getting even worse (Credit: AFP)

Olga drew her index finger abruptly across her neck as she recounted the threats her husband levelled at her after he returned to Russia, wounded from fighting in Ukraine.

"I'm going to cut your head and hands off and beat you up. I'll burn you in acid," he threatened her, she said.