Putin, Ukraine and Russia

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
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. Agencies reported that the law provides for forgiveness of up to 10 million roubles ($95,
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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Republicans Warn Over Putin's Potential Next Targets: 'More Aggression'
Representative Michael McCaul said that if the U.S. allows Putin to take over all of Ukraine, it "would invite more ...
Russia bans adoption of its children from countries that allow gender transition
The adoption ban would apply to at least 15 countries, most of them in Europe, and Australia, Argentina and Canada.
Putin says stock of new missiles 'ready to be used' as Zelensky urges 'serious response'
Russia first used its experimental ballistic missile on Ukraine on Thursday, which Zelensky calls "a clear and severe ...
Donald Trump's Ally Rejects Putin Negotiation Plan
"As much as I would like to believe we can negotiate with a tyrant, I suspect we may be deceiving ourselves," said Senator ...