Rusia ajuns să ofere recompense record pentru recrutarea de străini care să lupte în Ucraina

The Irkutsk region in Siberia has increased the recruitment reward for foreign fighters to 1.5 million rubles, nearly $18,000, the highest amount offered by a Russian region. This initiative aims to attract new recruits for the Russian military amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. The governor's decree also introduces a distinct category for foreign citizens and stateless individuals. Other regions in Russia have similarly raised recruitment incentives, reflecting Moscow's efforts to bolster military personnel. Reports indicate that Russia has relied on foreign citizens, often from low-income countries, to supplement its military forces. Amnesty International has raised concerns about deceptive and coercive recruitment practices, including false job promises and restricted freedoms for recruits.