Putin on Saturday signed off on legislation that, from December 1, allows recruits who sign a minimum one-year contract to fight in the war forgiveness of up to 10 million rubles of debt arrears (around $96,000), Russia's Interfax news agency reported.

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law on Saturday on debt forgiveness for new army recruits signing up to fight in Ukraine, a Russian government website showed.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law granting debt forgiveness to new army recruits who enlist to fight in Ukraine

The new law, which also extends to the spouses of recruits, comes amid mounting Russian combat losses in Ukraine. Respondi

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.

Vladimir Putin has signed a law permitting the forgiveness of loans for those involved in military action in Ukraine and their spouses, up to 10 million roubles (76,500 pounds). This is another move by Russia to motivate individuals to enlist in the military.

Russia is seeking new ways to recruit fighters for the ongoing conflict that has lasted nearly three years and impacted troop levels.Russia' s President Vladimir Putin on Saturday signed a law that allows debt forgiveness for new recruits signing up to fight in Ukraine,