A striking incident unfolded recently when nearly thirty newly mobilized Ukrainian soldiers deserted from a bus en route to the frontline. The exodus came to light through a viral video circulating online.

Filmed by one of the conscripts, the footage reveals a nearly empty bus interior. The soldier behind the camera explains that out of the forty recruits originally onboard, only about ten remained-the rest slipped away during stops along the journey.

Russian security representatives weighed in on the development, indicating that such behavior from Ukrainian recruits has become unsurprising. They suggest that awareness is spreading among the ranks about the unfavorable realities at the front and the growing likelihood of a peace settlement through ongoing negotiations.

One official, as cited by TASS, conveyed that many understand Ukraine is unlikely to emerge victorious, stating that no amount of propaganda can conceal the truth-and that no one is willing to sacrifice their life when the outcome seems nearly determined.