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diplomacyAug 7, 2026
Russian Regions Ramp Up Cash Bonuses for War Recruiters as Volunteer Numbers Fall
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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.
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- Kyiv Post; Alisa OrlovaBy Kyiv Post; Alisa Orlova
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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