‘This job simply cannot be done sober’: As the war rages on, Russian officials’ alcohol consumption is reaching new heights (web.archive.org)

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In Russia, deputy governors or higher rank close to the Kremlin, in the Federal Assembly, and regional authorities drink on a regular basis. “They frequently miss meetings, show up drunk to events, and take illicit substances,” said one source. “Now, more than ever, employees in the president’s administration start their day with a glass of vodka — some even drink a bottle with breakfast."

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[-] stallmer@lemmy.one 3 points 1 year ago

Yeah, probably better to be drunk when you’re castrating Ukrainian soldiers rather than treating them like human beings.

[-] phikshun@lemmy.fmhy.ml 1 points 1 year ago

Well just air drop them a good indica and we'll have this whole thing sorted in a week.

[-] withersailor@aussie.zone 0 points 1 year ago

The stereotype of a Russian is drinking vodka.

[-] JWBananas@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago

When your national identity is "and then it got worse" what else can you do?

[-] Hedup@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

Krokodil?

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