Putin Authorizes Debt Relief To Lure New Ukraine War Recruits

Putin Authorizes Debt Relief To Lure New Ukraine War Recruits On Monday President Vladimir Putin signed a law that effectively wipes clean up to 10 million rubles (approximately $140,000) in unpaid debt for new military recruits and their spouses, at a moment Russia needs more manpower to keep up its grinding 'special military operation' in Ukraine. The debt exemption applies to any Russian citizen who signs a minimum one-year contract with the military to serve in Ukraine after Ma...