Războiul din Ucraina pedepsește minoritățile și săracii din Rusia: regiunile paupere furnizează carne de tun pentru Putin

The war in Ukraine has disproportionately affected Russia's poorer regions and ethnic minorities, with significant casualties reported. Over 230,000 Russian soldiers have died since the conflict began, with the highest death tolls in Bashkortostan and Tatarstan. Activists highlight that indigenous populations face severe economic hardships, leading many to enlist voluntarily. The situation is exacerbated by systemic neglect and discrimination against these communities. Despite official recognition, the rights of minorities are often overlooked, and many feel abandoned by the state. The war has intensified existing inequalities, pushing vulnerable groups further into hardship.