Russian Regions Ramp Up Cash Bonuses for War Recruiters as Volunteer Numbers Fall
More than half of Russia’s regions are now paying cash bonuses to people who recruit contract soldiers for the war against Ukraine, with some offering up to 1 million rubles ($22,200) per recruit as volunteer enlistment continues to slow. By August 2026, 56 Russian regions had in…
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