Russian prisoners are reportedly being offered amnesty to fight in Ukraine, amid reports soldiers are trying to quit.
Prisoners in Russia are reportedly being offered amnesty in return for fighting in the war in Ukraine as the country struggles to recruit troops.Russia is recruiting prisoners and advertising on billboards to urge men to join the armyLast month, 150 men reportedly terminated their contracts and returned from Ukraine
This also is happening amid reports that hundreds of Russian soldiers are refusing to fight and trying to quit the military. While the Defence Ministry denies that any "mobilisation activities” are taking place, authorities seem to be pulling out all the stops to bolster enlistment. Authorities have set up mobile recruiting centres in some cities, including one at the site of a half marathon in Siberia in May.Russian newspaper Kommersant counted at least 40 such entities in 20 regions, with officials promising volunteers monthly salaries ranging from the equivalent of $US2,150 to nearly $US5,500, plus bonuses.
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