Putin lured the Russians into the Ukraine war with big financial promises. However, many are said to have still not received their compensation.
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the essentials in brief
- The Russian army is having trouble paying its soldiers.
- So far, many have been waiting in vain for the promised compensation.
The Kremlin rewards those who fight for Russia in the Ukraine war. Prisoners have their sentences waived, while other volunteers receive financial compensation. At least that is the promise from Moscow.
But as the US Institute for the Study of War writes, numerous fighters are still waiting for their money. The think tank relies on Russian military bloggers. Several units are affected.
Even compensation for injuries would not always reach those affected.
One problem is the bureaucracy, it is said. According to this, for example, volunteers who fought in the spring and summer of 2022 often did not receive confirmation of their commitment. You would need this document to apply for the money.
Lack of money causes dissatisfaction in the Ukraine war
One blogger demands that the Kremlin must fix these problems quickly. He speaks of an impending “explosion” of dissatisfaction.
As the ISW points out, the lack of payments could also affect the recruitment of further volunteers. Because mistrust is growing. As a result, fewer people are likely to be enthusiastic about military action.
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Since the escalation in the Ukraine war in February 2022, these war funds have repeatedly been an important issue. Among other things, flyers were distributed in the spring promising the fighters 300,000 rubles (4,320 francs) a month. Especially in poorer regions, President Vladimir Putin was able to recruit new workers with this mega salary.
