The horde of killers, rapists, thieves and gangsters now populating Russia's military with little training are being used as human battering rams to blast through Ukraine's first lines of defence.
Jack Newman is a Senior Foreign News Reporter, contributing to publications such as MailOnline and The Conversation Australia + NZ. With a focus on international news, Jack covers a wide range of topics including aviation, crime, popular culture, and politics. His articles provide readers with in-depth analysis and insights into current global events.