Financially driven: The harsh realities behind Russian army enlistment
Many Russians decide to join the army mainly for financial reasons. The country's economic situation forces them to make this difficult choice. Anton Herashchenko, an advisor to the Ukrainian Ministry of Internal Affairs, shared a video on social media in which Russians explained that they are... drivers and they are holding a rifle for the first time in their lives.
Many men sign up for the Russian military unit mainly because they want money. Joining the army is often the only way for them to pay off debts or loans.
The Russian authorities are introducing various incentive programs. The Mayor of Moscow, Sergey Sobyanin, announced increased bonuses for volunteers. Adding up the various allowances, a person putting on a uniform can expect a one-time payment equivalent to two years' wages for an average skilled worker.
Their commanders deceive some. Anton Herashchenko, an advisor to the Ukrainian Ministry of Internal Affairs, shared a video on social media in which Russians explained that they are drivers and holding a rifle for the first time in their lives.
I went to work as a driver. I had debts, and they offered me a job as a bus driver. I got a rifle, but I'm not a fighter, I don't want to kill anyone. I've never killed anyone in my life - emphasizes the Russian man.
As Herashchenko points out, Putin’s mercenaries were captured by Ukrainian soldiers.
Attack on Kyiv. Poland has activated procedures
On Monday, September 2, at 8:00 AM ET, the Operational Command of the Armed Forces announced that intense overnight activity of the Russian Federation's long-range aviation, related to strikes on targets located in Ukraine, was observed.
As emphasized, all necessary procedures to ensure Polish airspace safety have been activated.
