Russia Celebrated Him. Now He’s Accused of Having Troops Shoot Themselves.
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by Valerie Hopkins and Ksenia ChurmanovaFebruary 19, 2026
A lieutenant colonel is on trial after being accused of skimming payments for battlefield injuries. He denies the specifics of Russia’s accusation but acknowledges engaging in a payouts scheme.
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Originally published on NYT Homepage on 2/19/2026