uk ministry of defence
The government said the way LGBT servicemen and women were treated "was a moral stain on our nation".
The assessment came as the conflict enters its 1,000th day.
It's just one way the Kremlin has changed its approach to the public since invading Ukraine.
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The controversial appointment could be "indicative of the increasing insularity of the Russian elite".
The UK's MoD added that there are many in Russia who want to destroy "Ukrainian culture, identity and statehood".
"This has highly likely led to an increase of waterborne diseases amongst Russian soldiers," the MoD said.
Labour accused him of "pulling the wool over people's eyes again".
Stig Abell asked: "Was your government trying to con us yesterday?"
The prime minister says the UK will spend 2.5% of GDP on the armed forces by 2030, after previously refusing to do so.