Depends on where they are: how the mass surrender of their soldiers affects the Russians

As of December more than 220 Russian soldiers surrendered through the “I want to live” hotline. Over 1,000 more cases are currently pending.

Reserve Colonel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, instructor pilot, military expert Roman Svitan told Channel 24 what effect this trend has on the enemy army. As previously reported, over the past few days, in the Zaporozhye direction, the second group of invaders has already surrendered.

Why is it better for Russians to surrender

According to a military expert, these actions are unlikely to seriously affect the army of the aggressor country, because Russia is recruiting about a thousand new recruits per day. The Kremlin is doing its best to motivate Russians to participate in the war against Ukraine, in particular, it has increased the monetary reward to more than 250 thousand rubles, and also promises certain bonuses associated with the social package.

There's a queue there. This will not reduce the supply of manpower to the front line. However, this has a very good effect on the awareness of Russian military personnel, who understand where they have ended up. It also influences the decision to not comply with the commands of Russian officers, understanding that there is a mechanism for avoiding pressure,” Svitan said.

Russians use the “I want to live” hotline for in order to stay alive, at least until the end of hostilities. Russian soldiers who surrender hope for the defeat of the army of the aggressor country.

The logic is simple: surrender, sit out the fighting, and then destruction of the Russian army and the collapse of Russia to return to their homeland, the military expert emphasized.

The correct behavior of prisoners of war is 100% guaranteed by our law enforcement officers. In addition, there is international control over the provision of Russian prisoners in our camps.

“If the Russians have such a need, then it is better to surrender. At least they will survive and return to their republics after the collapse of Russia,” added Svitan.

Russians refuse to fight

• Soldiers of the units of the 1st Army Corps of Russia, who are fighting in the Tauride direction, refuse to storm Ukrainian positions.
• They also did not want to fight against The Ukrainian Armed Forces were Russian invaders from the 150th motorized rifle division of the Russian Armed Forces, who had previously arrived in the Lugansk region.
• In addition, cases of desertion of soldiers have become widespread in Russia. In particular, in the Bryansk, Kursk and Belgorod regions of Russia, a record number of Russian soldiers were put on trial for escaping from service.