Russia's Putin provides debt relief to new Ukraine war recruits and their families
Russian President Vladimir Putin has enacted a decree offering debt relief to new recruits in the Ukraine war and their families. This initiative aims to support military personnel as Russia seeks to strengthen its forces amid ongoing conflict. The decree includes provisions for debt forgiveness and extended rental rights for state land for those involved in the 'special military operation.'
- ▪Putin's decree provides debt relief of up to 10 million roubles for new recruits and their families.
- ▪The debt relief applies to contracts signed with the Russian defense ministry from May 1 onward.
- ▪The law also extends rental rights for state land to those fighting in Ukraine.
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| Publication time | Tue, 26 May 2026 08:39:12 +0800 |
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Russia's Putin provides debt relief to new Ukraine war recruits and their familiesSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxRussian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia May 25, 2026. Sputnik/Vyacheslav Prokofyev/Pool via REUTERSPublished May 26, 2026, 08:39 AMUpdated May 26, 2026, 08:39 AMMay 26 - Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree providing debt relief to new Ukraine war recruits and their families, the Kremlin said late on Monday, adding to support tools as Moscow seeks to boost its army in more than four-year-long war.People who signed a contract with the Russian defence ministry from May 1 and/or their spouses are free from their debts of up to 10 million roubles ($139,700) if a legal claim to collect those debts…
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