Vladimir Putin is reportedly struggling to replace huge numbers of Russian army casualties as the conflict in Ukraine is set to drag on into its third year.

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A decree shows that alcoholism, drug addiction, syphilis, asthma and even psychosis will no longer be grounds for discharging men from the military, as Russia continues to struggle with losses