Along the frontlines between Russia and Ukraine, battles are fierce and the casualty numbers are mounting. In response, Russia is doing everything it can to recruit new soldiers. It’s main solution has been to offer financial incentives, including high salaries and signing bonuses. The World’s Daniel Ofman reports.
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