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What Russia pays to attract recruits for its war in Ukraine

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August 18, 2023

To attract recruits, the Russian military has boosted salaries since the start of its invasion of Ukraine. Soldiers now earn three times the average Russian wage, with bonuses paid for capturing territory. So how lucrative is a career in Putin's army?

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