Dima
Mentioned in 3 analyzed podcast episodes across 2 shows
A Russian soldier forced into conscription who was imprisoned for refusing orders to participate in "meat storm" (human wave) assaults. He was separated from his family for 17 months and has spoken publicly about forced conscription practices, brutal assault tactics, and soldier executions within the Russian military. Podcasts have featured his account as a first-hand perspective on conditions and practices in the Russian army during the Ukraine conflict.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Newshour · Feb 24, 2026
Ukrainians reflect on four years of war
“Russian soldier forced into army, imprisoned for refusing meat storm orders, separated from family for 17 months”
Global News Podcast · Feb 24, 2026
Ukraine defiant on the 4th anniversary of Russia's invasion
“Former Russian army medical officer describing forced conscription, meat-wave assaults, and soldier executions”
Newshour · Feb 24, 2026
Russia-Ukraine war enters fifth year
“Russian soldier forced into conscription, imprisoned for refusing meat storm assault orders”