Sponsored by the Human Rights Foundation, PutinCon was the first event of its kind — a meeting of dissidents and journalists; of people who've been robbed by the Kremlin; of former soldiers who've seen too much; of prosecutors and politicians who know too much; of Russians and Europeans and Americans (North and South) who had enough of Putin's interference and violence. (businessinsider.com)
In opposition, the Conservatives talked about the merits of former soldiers in the classroom to instil order and inspire pupils. (bbc.co.uk)
18.47 - There have been lots of contributions from former soldiers in the House today. (politics.co.uk)