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Russia turns to opera singers and circus acts to combat fragile morale—U.K.

Por: Newsweek World December 18, 2022

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Russia is planning to deploy opera singers and circus performers to the front lines of the war in Ukraine in a bid to boost flagging morale, according to British defense officials.As the war in Ukraine nears its 10th month, Russia's Ministry of Defense announced the creation of the front-line creative bridge earlier this week.In a post on Telegram, the ministry said that it was formed to support our soldiers in the special operation zone... + full article



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