Russia is offering Moscow residents a record $22,000 to fight in Ukraine

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Authorities in the city of Moscow are offering a record signing-on bonus for new recruits to fight in Ukraine, in the latest sign of a scramble to boost Russian troop numbers.

The financial sweetener comes as President Vladimir Putin struggles to recruit soldiers for his army as Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine grinds on in its third year.

Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin introduced the one-time signing bonus of 1.9 million rubles (about $22,000) for city residents who join the military, according to a statement on Tuesday.

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

https://www.cnn.com/2024/07/24/europe/russia-moscow-troops-signing-bonus-intl-hnk/index.html

And all the vodka you can drink.

[OnDoutside]

1. I think I have found a flaw ... "in their first year of service,"

[Richard_GB]

2. Given that the average lifespan of a Russian soldier

In eastern Ukraine is likely measured in days. This should not cost Putin very much.

[moniss]

3. Gee I wonder if

big, brave Eddie Snowden has gone to fight for his beloved Russia.

[willamette]

4. And they'll all be border guards, protecting Father Russia from the invading Nazi Ukrainian hordes. /satire