The men, who are on the run, told of the horrors they witnessed on the Russian side of the front lines in Ukraine.
BBC’s Will Grant on the atmosphere in Mexico following unrest
The BBC’s Will Grant describes how locals are feeling in Guadalajara, the capital of Jalisco, Mexico, after a wave of violence hit the streets.
Bowen: Why Ukraine remains defiant and does not feel close to defeat
This month marks four gruelling years since the full‑scale invasion began and a genuine ceasefire still feels far from assured
Russian soldiers tell BBC they saw fellow troops executed on commanders’ orders
Four men expose the horror and brutality of conditions in the Ukraine war, with two saying they saw soldiers being shot for refusing orders.
Probe under way after illness kills 72 tigers in Thai tourist park
Authorities said samples showed canine distemper virus, but have not confirmed where it came from.
Explosion near Moscow rail hub kills police officer
The unidentified suspect also died and two other officers were injured, Russian officials say.
