Governance Through Uncertainty: Institutional Pressure on Russian Servicemen Refusing Participation in Crimea- and Ukraine-Related Military Operations
Abstract This article examines the institutional pressure experienced by Russian servicemen who refused participation in military operations associated with Crimea and Ukraine. Drawing upon documented testimonies, migration-related narratives, journalistic materials, and qualitative institutional analysis, the study explores how military refusal gradually transformed from a disciplinary issue into a politically sensitive category connected to loyalty, legitimacy, … Read more