Putin signs law allowing some Russian recruits to write off debts worth up to almost $100K as combat losses mount in Ukraine

The new law, which comes amid soaring Russian combat losses, stipulates that recruits who sign a minimum one-year contract can receive debt forgiveness of up to $96,000.

This legislation, approved by Russia's State Duma, not only applies to recruits but also extends to their spouses, suggesting a broadened financial incentive strategy.

Carl Bildt noted that the debt forgiveness initiative underscores the difficulty Russia faces in replenishing its troop numbers, further illustrating the dire state of its military.

The initiative follows previous financial incentives, like $22,000 bonuses offered to military recruits, indicating a persistent strategy to boost enlistment amidst heavy losses.

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