Putin’s commanders tie half-naked soldier accused of desertion to tree in brutal torture footage
Russian military commanders reportedly punished two soldiers accused of desertion and disobedience by tying them to a tree and forcing snow into their mouths, according to footage obtained by East2West. The video shows the men in only their underwear, shivering in freezing temperatures, while commanders berate them near the frontline.
In the footage, one soldier hangs upside down while choking out apologies, and a superior officer shoves snow into his mouth. “They wanted to f—k off from their positions, not follow orders,” one commander shouts. “Eat, you f—king b—h,” he adds, as the soldiers plead for leniency.
The men allegedly failed to reach a location specified by their commander, though details about where and why remain unclear. In the video, the commander also insults them, using derogatory language for their refusal to comply.
Leaked footage of such punishments comes amid ongoing peace talks aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war. Russian President Vladimir Putin has insisted that Russian troops will not withdraw unless Ukraine cedes territory, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected any such demands. “We have no right to give anything away — not under our laws, not under international law, not under moral law,” Zelensky said in December.
Ukrainian media have noted that the treatment shown in the video aligns with what they describe as updated Russian military methods for soldiers refusing to participate in assaults. Reports suggest that Russian commanders are creating “new types of punishment” for disobedience, with one outlet comparing it to turning people into obedient “animals.”
Meanwhile, Russia carried out overnight strikes on Kharkiv and Odesa over the weekend, cutting power to roughly 80% of Kharkiv and leaving many residents without heating amid freezing temperatures. At least 44 people, including children and a pregnant woman, were injured in the attacks. Kharkiv Governor Oleh Syniehubov said crews were working to restore services and address the damage caused by the strikes.
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