In Russia a debate about the possible end of war in Ukraine, after the change of power in the White House and. Despite the enormous losses of the Federation since its “special military operation” is increasingly expensive, the Russian president, does not see that citizens are already considering the possible Social repercussions of peace. And that worries.
THE DIGITAL COMMUNICATION informs that the Kremlin considers a possible fire and the withdrawal of troops as one of its biggest challenges. It is estimated that Russia currently has some 700,000 soldiers on the Ukrainian front.
Finland ex -ambassador to Moscow, René Nyberg, recently said in an interview program in Yle that there is A huge number of traumatized men for the war on the Russian front, whose Unique skills are fighting and using a rifle. Fin.
Given this statement, to comment on the possible return of the soldiers home, which any possible peace would bring. Due to the strict law propaganda laws in Russia, the interviewees appear in history only by their first names. His testimonies are revealing.
Like Olga’s, 49, who lives in the city of Cheliábinsk, who points out that Russia has already gone through a similar situation after the Wars in Afghanistan and Chechnya. “Even then, men returned from the war to whom They had been promised that the State would not abandon them. It was said that they were necessary and expected. But in reality They were not necessary for anyone“, dice.
Olga, who works as a human resources manager, points out that the situation regarding war in Ukraine is similar. “We have people who only know one thing: how to survive in difficult conditions.”
Since the summer of 2022, Russia has been removing troops from its prisons in front. According to Ukrainian external intelligence, until November 2024, until 180,000 prisoners had been recruited In the Russian army.
According to Olga, the return of the ancient prisoners of war as free men inevitably brings problems. “Many of them have behind serious crimes, Killer, robberies, violence. They have not regretted, they have only won medals, weapons, experience and the feeling that they can now do anything, “he says.
“Many of them have serious crimes, murders, robberies, violence. They have not regretted, they have only won medals, weapons, experience and the feeling that they can now do anything”
According to Olga, the Russian society is not prepared for the return of the veterans of the Ukraine War. “As a professional who works with staff, I see that Companies are not prepared for it. There are no adaptation, training or support programs of any kind, “he adds. He says that Russians remember what happens when soldiers who return from the war are abandoned to their fate.” We are going again on the same way. The difference is that now the scale is completely different and the consequences will be much more serious. “
Return to everyday life
Anna, 31, perm marketing director, says, in turn, that the idea that the war ends and the troops return home is terrifying. He also points out that there are thousands of prisoners who have committed violent crimes on the front. “Now they return home to the same courtyards and stairs, and have no job.”
Anna says that soldiers’ salaries are significantly higher than those of civilians. “In a special operation, between 200,000 and 300,000 rubles per month are paid (approximately between 2,000 and 3,000 euros). Someone was there specifically for money. And now that they have returned, that means between 30,000 and 40,000 per month, If they manage to find work“, dice.
According to Anna, returning to everyday life is a challenge for soldiers who have been in war. “How to explain to someone who now has to vOlver to get up at six in the morning, load bags or be in front of a machine To receive only a few cents as a reward after risking your life for completely different amounts? “He asks.
“In the streets we see criminals with experience in war, armed and with the psyche shattered”he worries. According to Anna, the situation It will explode When exsolded realize that they are no longer necessary in society. The common citizen will pay the price of it.
Aleksandr, 40, from Kirov, also tells Evening leaf who is concerned about the safety of his family. “I am the father of two daughters. What is now called the” return of the heroes “could actually drive to a social disaster“He says.
The Kremlin and President Putin have declared that the soldiers fighting in Ukraine are Russian heroes and a “new elite.” “A large number of them simply come to drink until they die, some for trauma, others by vacuum,” complaint.
The Aleksandr driver also believes that crime will increase as the express returns to the streets. “After the war, weapons can be achieved in the black market, contacts have been established and experience has been acquired. “
As he explains, it is also easy to call war veterans at the service if necessary, if they occur unrest in the form of manifestations and protests. “If strength is needed again, They will call these guys. At that moment, nobody will ask you if you want to leave or not, “he prevents.” I don’t see anything good to return. There will not be a real rehabilitation, and that means that the problem will simply move and affect later, but it will still be harder“.
Life will be fine
Marija, a 41 -year -old accountant, has more hopes at the end of war and the return of the soldiers. “I think the war does not make people people. Those who kill and steal after returning from a special operation were already animals before that.”he exposes.
He says he saw a report on television about a permission soldier of the Ukrainian front that rescued older people from a flame building before firefighters arrived. He says he has heard several stories Heroic similar. “It is likely that crime increases precisely because of criminals, but also Men are really returning home who protected us and will continue to protect“, wait.
He says he believes that the State should provide Free education To the young veterans, as well as finding work for those who were employed before their deployment in the Front in Ukraine. “Then life will be fine,” wishes.
Yuri, 29, who works in Kalinningrad, in the Baltic Sea, and believes that the most difficult for those who return from the war is that they are accustomed to easy money, on the contrary. “There are many who They cannot or do not want to adapt again to normal life. Nobody wants to work for 50,000 rubles a month and listen to the boss, and probably do not even have the necessary skills for it, “says a man who works as a web designer.
According to Yuri, this Inevitably generates conflictswhich generates a fear cycle in society. “A large number of people suffer from stress disorder posttraumatic And no one is going to treat it. They receive them with posters and after a month they are forgotten. AND Then there are alcohol, medications and drugs“, he.
“I do not say that everyone will be like that. Maybe someone will find strength in themselves and live in peace, build a house and raise children. But the State does not take care of them: it simply sends them to war and they return as strangers“, dice.
Money earned easily
Kseenija, a 38 -year -old businesswoman who lives in a small town in the Leningrad region, is concerned about the impact that the men returning from the war have in the local atmosphere and the security of the community. Says that tensions They are increasing in many small cities.
“Those who returned from the war begin to make demands and to look for responsible. Especially if someone has lived a peaceful life while fighting,”complaint. As he says, the psychological state of men returning from war can be unpredictable. “Although a person seems calm, you never know when a cyclomotor will get control. Under the surface, Not everything can be the same“.
Kseenija says that compensations paid for war are a path to the destruction of civil world. “Although they earn great sums of money on war, many spend money immediately. Neither they nor their families had ever handled similar sums in their lives“.
“Money It is quickly spent on new phones, appliances, cars and face clothes. Then come debtsbecause you are used to easy money, “Kseenija continues.
According to the woman, the situation in small locations is aggravated because there is often no help available. “There is no psychological help. Neither for free or in exchange for anything, not even temporarily. And no one does anything about it,” concludes.
