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Russia Offers Massive Bonuses to Recruit Soldiers Amid War

3/24/2025

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Russia is ramping up its recruitment efforts in the ongoing war against Ukraine by offering staggering financial incentives. In some regions, bonuses have soared to over 2 million rubles ($23,800), and in Samara, they nearly hit 4 million rubles ($47,500). This desperate strategy preys on those facing financial hardship and disillusioned youth, highlighting the lengths Russia will go to bolster its ranks.

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Story summary

Russia is ramping up its recruitment efforts in the ongoing war against Ukraine by offering staggering financial incentives. In some regions, bonuses have soared to over 2 million rubles ($23,800), and in Samara, they nearly hit 4 million rubles ($47,500). This desperate strategy preys on those facing financial hardship and disillusioned youth, highlighting the lengths Russia will go to bolster its ranks.