In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we explore how war is no longer confined to the battlefield — it is reshaping life far beyond it. In occupied Donetsk, a military truck crashes into a bus station, killing two civilians. Officials report the tragedy but avoid one key detail: the vehicle belongs to the military. At the same time, in Norilsk, a wounded war veteran — who lost his leg — is arrested for a minor drug offense and reportedly offered a shocking deal: return to war instead of facing punishment. These two stories reveal a disturbing pattern where responsibility fades, truth is hidden, and war becomes a tool of the system. What happens when violence becomes normal, and justice becomes optional?

In 2025, Russian military courts saw a record number of serious cases, including 729 murders linked to soldiers, a rise of 662 compared to pre-war years. Sexual offenses, including at least 249 cases involving children, have also surged. Meanwhile, several high-profile cases reveal attempts to avoid punishment by joining the war effort. Additionally, General Konstantin Kuvshinov has been sentenced for fraud in a medical equipment procurement scandal, with investigations into other officials ongoing.

In this episode, we look at three shocking criminal cases from Russia. A young man kills his stepfather after an argument about work. In Vladikavkaz, a respected child psychologist confesses to abusing dozens of children. And in Krasnoyarsk, two men steal over 250 kilograms of ready-made food from a supermarket warehouse. These stories show different faces of crime — from domestic violence to abuse of trust and even unusual theft schemes. We focus on what happened, who was involved, and what it means for ordinary people.

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we explore three disturbing stories that reveal deep problems inside Russian society today. A high-ranking National Guard general, Vasily Shushakov, is arrested for corruption involving more than 35 million rubles. This case follows another major scandal involving General Viktor Strigunov, accused of taking bribes worth 66 million rubles.

We also cover a shocking school attack in Chelyabinsk, where a 15-year-old student injured a classmate after spraying teachers with pepper spray and opening fire with a flare gun. Investigators later found his personal diary filled with hatred toward people, raising serious questions about mental health and warning signs that may have been ignored.

Finally, we look at a case of police brutality in Sochi, where two officers were sentenced to prison after beating a young man who refused to unlock his phone.

These stories are not isolated. Together, they show a dangerous pattern — abuse of power, violence, and lack of accountability across different levels of society. From top officials to ordinary streets, the system continues to fail the very people it is supposed to protect.

In this episode of From Russia with Crime, we uncover a series of shocking cases that reveal how violence and exploitation are spreading in modern Russia. A young woman is stabbed 12 times by her ex-boyfriend on her birthday in an elite Moscow apartment. A serviceman is detained for a brutal sexual assault. Fake lawyers scam families of missing soldiers, turning grief into profit. And in Podolsk, a wounded fighter is betrayed by his own wife and left without money or home.

These stories are not isolated — they show a growing pattern of vulnerability, impunity, and moral collapse around those connected to the war. Real people, real crimes, and a system that often fails to protect them.

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we explore a series of shocking crimes that reveal a deeper pattern — violence driven by money and enabled by impunity. A soldier murders a war widow for compensation payments. A teenager kills for cash after days of planning. A father tries to burn his own family alive. And in Saint Petersburg, teens turn theft into armed нападение. These cases raise one key question: what happens when people stop fearing consequences?

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we examine three chilling cases that reveal a dangerous pattern inside Russia. A man throws his ex-girlfriend from a fifth-floor balcony — survives prosecution by going to war. The government considers making supervision of returning ex-convict soldiers voluntary, despite over a thousand victims already linked to them. And in the Moscow region, a brutal double murder exposes missed warning signs and systemic failure. These stories are not isolated — they show how violence, war, and weak institutions are creating a cycle where crime goes unpunished and returns home even stronger.

In this episode, we look at a growing and dangerous trend inside Russia — crimes committed by military veterans returning from the war. A soldier in Bryansk beats his partner and attacks police with a knife. Another veteran skips deployment and instead builds a drug network with his own relatives. At the same time, the government considers making supervision of ex-convict fighters voluntary — despite warnings from law enforcement. Nearly 500 people have already become victims of crimes committed by military personnel since the start of the war. What happens when those trained for violence come back home without control, support, or accountability?

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we uncover three disturbing stories that reveal a deeper crisis inside Russian society. A war veteran in Tuva, reportedly suffering from PTSD, attacks police officers with a gun and a knife. A decorated Hero of Russia, once praised in state media, now stands trial for murder with public demonstration. And a high-ranking general from the National Guard is sentenced to 12 years in prison for taking millions in bribes linked to anti-drone equipment contracts.

These cases are not isolated. They show a dangerous pattern where war experience, past criminal records, and unchecked power collide. From the battlefield to civilian life, the consequences are becoming harder to ignore. Violence, impunity, and corruption are shaping a new reality — one that affects ordinary people the most.

On March 8th, in the Russian town of Kozelsk, a simple attempt to meet someone turned into a fatal attack. Three women brutally beat 47-year-old Valery Gerasimov outside a café — but authorities claim he died from a blood clot, not the assault. Witnesses tell a very different story. Was this self-defense, or a violent killing being downplayed? In this episode, we examine conflicting testimonies, forensic controversy, and a case that raises serious questions about justice.