#Latest news with #nextGenerationWashington Post08-05-2025PoliticsWashington PostIn wartime Russia, schools prepare the next generation of fightersBELGOROD, Russia — Since Russia invaded Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin and his government have been waging a parallel struggle to capture the minds of Russia's next generation and raise loyal fighters for the future wars that he believes he needs to restore Russia's imperial greatness. For 14-year-old Yegor, that struggle has already been won.
Washington Post08-05-2025PoliticsWashington PostIn wartime Russia, schools prepare the next generation of fightersBELGOROD, Russia — Since Russia invaded Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin and his government have been waging a parallel struggle to capture the minds of Russia's next generation and raise loyal fighters for the future wars that he believes he needs to restore Russia's imperial greatness. For 14-year-old Yegor, that struggle has already been won.