One in four of Putin’s troops fighting in Ukraine are convicts sprung from jail — including killers

ONE in four Russians fighting in Ukraine are convicts sprung from jail — including killers, it was revealed yesterday. The lags are promised a full pardon for crimes if they survive six months on the front line. 2 One in four Russians fighting for Putin are convicts sprung from jail, it has emerged Credit: AP 2 Shocked residents pictured after a Russian missile attack in the Ukrainian town of Glevakha Credit: Getty UK military expert Ian Stubbs made the revelation as the first anniversary of the conflict looms next month. But he warned tyrant Vladimir Putin is losing control of… Read Full Article