Soldier at rest: reflecting the financial and human cost of war for Russian regions

Exhausted Russian soldier in camouflage sits on the ground with a backpack, symbolizing the human cost of war and strain on regional budgets due to new payments

The image shows a weary serviceman in full gear sitting on the ground among other soldiers. His posture and expression convey fatigue and tension, metaphorically underscoring the heavy toll of war — not only on individuals but also on regional economies forced to fund new payments.

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