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“Putin Faces Mutiny”: Disturbing News from the Front – Officers Plead for Rear Deployment

Published January 6, 2026, 16:10
“Putin Faces Mutiny”: Disturbing News from the Front – Officers Plead for Rear Deployment

According to a Russian opposition group, Vladimir Putin is facing growing discontent and a potential mutiny within Russian forces. Officers on the Pokrovsk front, in the Donetsk region, are requesting to be transferred to the rear, due to discouragement and fear of Ukrainian attacks. Simultaneously, there are reports of disciplinary problems and allegations of drunken commanders on the Zaporizhzhia front. Putin, who remains relatively isolated, is expected to appear at a festive service, while also facing other challenges, such as the arrest of Nicolás Maduro and unrest in Iran. This situation coincides with Ukrainian attacks on Russian territory.