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3 January 31, 2026

From School to Battlefield to Grave: How Russian Cossacks drive young people to war

Evidence Level
4/5

How much verified proof exists for this claim

Cross-source verification (2 strong sources)

Mystery Factor
2/5

How intriguing or unexplained this claim is

The claim is based on a Bellingcat investigation, indicating some level of research and evidence, but there are likely gaps and emerging narratives regarding the extent and mechanisms of the Cossack Society's influence, making it moderately intriguing with minor uncertainties.

The All-Russian Cossack Society turns school clubs into pipelines for state-sponsored militarisation and recruitment for war in Ukraine. Bellingcat shows how they shape an alternative mobilisation force. The post From School to Battlefield to Grave<span id="hide-colon">:</span> <span class="subtitle">How Russian Cossacks drive young people to war</span> appeared first on bellingcat .

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