Vladimir Putin's Russian forces are increasingly surrendering to drones during the ongoing conflict with Ukraine.
Vladimir Putin's Russian troops are surrendering to drones as Ukraine utilizes its expertise in drone warfare to pressure the Russian front line. Ukraine has deployed drones on land, at sea, and in the air to watch, harass, and attack troops.
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Observation drones identify targets, while attack drones and drones equipped with loudspeakers offer the opportunity to surrender to exhausted and injured soldiers. Ukraine has launched the "I Want to Live" program to educate Russian soldiers on the surrender process, instructing them to make eye contact with the drone, lay down their weapons, and raise their hands. Last winter, approximately 100 Russian soldiers surrendered to drones. The battlefield pressure occurs as Vladimir Putin faces calls for a peaceful resolution. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Vladimir Putin that the war in Ukraine must end and should reach a peaceful resolution during a regional summit in China.