With fleeing the country out of reach for many, some Russian deserters have turned to a new tactic to avoid being sent back to the war in Ukraine — getting locked up. Their lawyers have the unusual task of making sure their clients face charges that result in real prison sentences, since probation could mean being sent straight back to the front. The independent outlet iStories learned how Russian soldiers deliberately go AWOL to trigger criminal prosecution. Meduza shares an abridged translation of the outlet’s reporting.