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Russian Lawmakers Approve Debt Relief Bill for New Army Recruits

Under the bill, debts of up to nearly $100,000 would be canceled for individuals who sign military contracts or are mobilized starting next month.

Putin Signs Decree Adjusting Compensation Rules for Injured Soldiers

The policy change departs from Vladimir Putin’s initial promise of a flat $30,400 payment for all wounded soldiers regardless of injury type.

Media Investigation Identifies 66K Russian Soldiers Killed in Ukraine

Mediazona said Saturday that "as of Aug. 30, we know the names of 66,471 Russian soldiers killed in the war.”

Yabloko Lawmakers Urge Military to Stop Deploying Conscripts in Russia’s Kursk Region

The Kremlin previously dismissed reports about conscripts being deployed on the battlefield as “absolute distortions of reality.”

Activist Alleges Cover-Up After Discovery of Russian Soldiers' Graves in Murmansk

At least 165 graves of Russian soldiers were uncovered in the Arctic city, a significantly higher death figure than publicly acknowledged.

Moscow City Offers 1.9 Mln Ruble Bonus to Newly Recruited Contract Soldiers

Facing a diminished pool of potential troops, the Kremlin has steadily increased military payments in a bid to entice new recruits.

Russia's Perm Region to Pay Soldiers' Families for Every Newborn Child

Regional authorities said they will give out 128,000 rubles ($1,500) for each child of a soldier born after Jan. 1, 2024.

Russian Military Says Recruited 100K Contract Soldiers Since Start of 2024

Army officials said that many of the most recent recruits had been motivated to “avenge those killed” in the Crocus City Hall attack.

Over 4.5K Russian Soldiers Convicted of Desertion Since Invasion – Proekt

The outlet notes that soldiers found guilty of desertion received harsher punishments than those who openly refused to serve.

Number of Russian Soldiers Tried for Murder Surges in 2023 – Vyorstka

At least 147 soldiers went on trial for murder between January and September, representing an almost 10-fold increase compared to last year.

Russian Volunteer Soldier Turns Himself In After Grenade Threat

The soldier, who is accused of desertion, spoke to the governor of Russia's republic of Bashkortostan before surrendering to the authorities.

47K Russian Troops Killed in Ukraine – Report

Using a public database that records information on inheritances, journalists at Meduza and Mediazona calculated the new death tally.

Siberian Region Stops Publishing Ukraine War Deaths Over Media Tallies – Reports

The republic of Khakasia last published an obituary of a local soldier killed in Ukraine in April, according to media reports.

Russian Military to Draft 147,000 New Recruits in Spring Call-Up

Russia's Defense Ministry is to enlist an additional 12,500 recruits for compulsory military service this spring.

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