Russian govt offers Moscow residents up to $22,000 to fight in Ukraine

Moscow authorities are offering a historic signing bonus to new recruits to fight in Ukraine, in an effort to bolster troop numbers.

CNN reports that the move is the latest indication of Russia’s struggle to recruit soldiers for its ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

According to the report, Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin has now announced a one-time bonus of 1.9 million rubles (approximately $22,000) for city residents who enlist in the military.

Sobyanin in the announcement said the significant financial incentive aims to attract new recruits and support President Vladimir Putin’s military efforts.

“Anyone taking up the offer would earn as much as 5.2 million rubles ($59,600) in their first year of service.

“Those willing to join the fight in Ukraine can also receive one-time cash payments of about $5,690-$11,390 for injuries, “depending on the severity,” and the family of a soldier killed in action could be paid $34,150”.