Russia Official Warns of Consequences for Refusing to Deploy Troops to Ukraine

A leaked video clip shows Alexander Avdonin, head of military recruitment in Russia's Republic of Sakha, stating that soldiers are dying in large numbers in Ukraine. Avdonin expressed concern about the region's low recruitment numbers and warned that he and other officials could face repercussions if they didn't send more troops. The Kremlin has struggled to revitalize its mobilization campaign, and about 120,000 Russian soldiers have died since the invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022.