Russia, Putin and Ukraine

Putin signs law allowing some Russian recruits to write off bad debts worth up to almost $100K as combat losses mount in Ukraine
The new legislation likely aims to boost recruitment amid soaring Russian combat losses.
Putin signs law forgiving debt arrears for new Russian recruits for Ukraine war
The law applies to all potential recruits who have had debt collection proceedings opened against them before Dec 1. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Moscow offers debt forgiveness to new recruits and AP sees wreckage of a new Russian missile
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law granting debt forgiveness to new army recruits who enlist to fight in Ukraine
Putin signs law letting Ukraine fighters write off bad debts
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday signed a law that allows those who sign up to fight in Ukraine to write off unpaid debts worth almost $100,000, the government announced.
Desperate Putin offers to wipe out up to $96,000 debt if Russians enlist in Ukraine war
It marks the latest incentive offered by Russia as it tries to lure in new recruits in its long, drawn-out war with Ukraine.
Putin offers debt relief to boost military ranks in Ukraine
Vladimir Putin has signed a law allowing for the forgiveness of loans up to 10 million rubles ($96,000) for those fighting in Ukraine and their spouses. This move is another step by Russia to encourage volunteers to join the military.
Putin signs law to write off loans for Russians joining war against Ukraine
On Nov. 19, Russia’s State Duma passed a bill in its second and third readings, applying to mobilized troops, conscripts, and contract soldiers signing terms of more than a year starting Dec. 1, 2024.
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