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Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law today to cancel the debts of military recruits who join the army to fight in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed on Saturday, according to a government website.
Russian agencies said the law provides for the cancellation of up to 10 million rubles ($95,835) in arrears for those who sign contracts with the defense ministry to fight in Ukraine for at least a year, starting on December 1.
Incentives
The law applies to all potential recruits against whom debt collection proceedings have been initiated before 1 December.
Russia is trying to recruit more men, offering ever-greater pay, in some cases multiples of the average wage, to those willing to fight in Ukraine.
This tactic allowed the military to increase its manpower in the conflict zone while avoiding another round of general conscription, which would have caused a mass exodus from Russia in September 2022.
Escalation
It also comes at a time of escalating war in Ukraine and rapid developments sparked by Joe Biden’s decision, two months before he leaves the White House and the return of Donald Trump, to change US policy on the use of long-range missiles by Kiev.
It is recalled that the US president gave the “green light” for Ukrainian strikes deep into Russian territory with the aim of influencing the outcome of the war.
Last Tuesday marked 1,000 days since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, with Russian forces conducting non-stop offensives.
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**Considering the international community’s response to the conflict, could this debt cancellation strategy backfire for Russia by further isolating the country and damaging its already strained economy?**
## Interview: Putin’s Debt Cancellation for Ukraine Recruits – A Desperate Measure?
**Welcome back to World Today News. Today, we delve into the latest development in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine – a legal manoeuvre by Russian President Vladimir Putin that aims to incentivize recruitment for the war effort. Joining us today are Dr. Anna Petrova, a leading geopolitical analyst specializing in Eastern Europe, and Lieutenant Colonel John Carter, a retired military strategist with extensive experience in recruitment and deployment. Welcome to both of you.**
**Dr. Petrova, let’s begin with your take on Putin’s decision to cancel debts for military recruits. What does this tell us about the current state of the Russian military and its recruitment drive?**
**(Open the floor for Dr. Petrova’s analysis of the situation, inviting her to discuss the potential reasons behind this decision, its potential impact on recruitment numbers, and the broader context of Russia’s military situation.)**
**Lieutenant Colonel Carter, given your extensive experience with recruitment strategies… do you see this tactic as an effective one, particularly in this conflict? What are the potential challenges and limitations of relying on debt cancellation as a recruitment incentive?**
**(Encourage Lieutenant Colonel Carter to delve into the psychological and logistical aspects of recruitment, comparing and contrasting this tactic with other methods.)**
**Let’s move on to the timing of this announcement. Dr. Petrova, this decision coincides with escalating tensions and recent developments regarding US policy on Ukraine’s use of long-range missiles. Do you see a connection between these events, and what implications could this have for the course of the war?**
**(Prompt Dr. Petrova to discuss the geopolitical implications of Putin’s decision, analyzing the potential motives behind it in the context of the evolving international landscape.)**
**Lieutenant Colonel Carter, from a military perspective, how significant is the impact of US policy changes on the conflict? Do you believe this could influence Russia’s recruitment strategies in the long term?**
**(Encourage Lieutenant Colonel Carter to analyze the potential impact of US policy changes on Russia’s military planning and strategy, considering the potential ripple effects on recruitment efforts.)**
**We’ve heard differing perspectives on the implications of this new law. Could you both offer your final thoughts on what this decision means for the future of the conflict and its potential outcome?**
**(Allow both guests the opportunity to summarise their viewpoints, offering concluding remarks and predictions for the future.)**
**Thank you, Dr. Petrova and Lieutenant Colonel Carter, for sharing your valuable insights with us today. This has been a fascinating discussion, shedding light on a critical development in this ongoing conflict. We thank our audience for joining us and encourage you to continue following World Today News for in-depth analysis and breaking news surrounding the war in Ukraine.**
