Afghanistan, May 26 -- Vladimir Putin has signed a decree exempting newly recruited soldiers fighting in Ukraine and their families from paying part of their outstanding debts.
According to Reuters, individuals who signed contracts with Russia's Defense Ministry after May 1, as well as their spouses, will qualify for debt relief of up to 10 million rubles if legal collection proceedings had already been launched before that date.
The report said recruits must sign military contracts lasting at least one year to receive the benefits.
The Kremlin described the measure as part of broader efforts to encourage more volunteers and contract soldiers to join Russia's military campaign in Ukraine.
Russian authorities have previously introduced f...