CRIMEASIA TIMES
Organized crime resurgence fears stalking wartime Russia
Russia experienced a surge in organized crime during the 'wild 90s' following the Soviet Union's 1991 collapse, with gangs controlling key sectors and violent crimes escalating. Current fears suggest the Ukraine war may trigger a similar resurgence in criminal activity.
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