A former Ukrainian lawmaker regarded by Kyiv as a traitor was shot dead near Moscow on Wednesday and a Ukrainian source said he was killed by the country's security service.
I get that doing things the “right way” can be difficult when in an existential war, but I’m having trouble thinking of any goals with these assassinations that aren’t highly concerning.
I get that doing things the “right way” can be difficult when in an existential war, but I’m having trouble thinking of any goals with these assassinations that aren’t highly concerning.
Deterrance for anyone who’s thinking of defecting to go support the enemy.
This case is a nasty example because it’s not a combatant nor a spy, but a civilian who got killed.
Traitors who have cost many innocent lives and oppress people for personal gain are getting a version of the death penalty.
Not shocking to me, and I’m glad every time I hear they took out another one. Like scrubbing slime off a toilet.