>What threat are these people to Russia?
US gov gets naive soldiers to go OTT by creating the right conditions, and commit despicable acts, makes sure to get lots of photo evidence.
US gov leaks this evidence, 'oh noes you're hated by everyone. quick say you ded and we give you new ID!'
US gov has therefore acquired soldiers proven capable of brutality, who are also utterly owned and can never speak out, nor break away, or disobey.
my theory fwiw. also see how many serial killers capable of happily killing women and children neck themselves, thus vanishing from public view. those red rooms ain't gonna run themselves!