Russia is opening a “patriotic” summer camp for hundreds of veterans’ children, including those from the conflicts in Syria and Ukraine, under the patronage of President Vladimir Putin.
Putin has presided over a significant militarisation of Russia in his third term as president, during which Russia has instigated military interventions in Ukraine and Syria. Russia’s defence budget has also increased, despite the country falling into a recession.
Now veteran support charity Boyevoie Bratstvo (Battle Brotherhood) has unveiled a 10-day summer camp for the children of Russian veterans, as well as killed veterans from Syria and rebel-held east Ukraine.
The charity, whose …read more
Source: Newsweek
