Recruitment rates for contract soldiers in the Russian Armed Forces…

Recruitment rates for contract soldiers in the Russian Armed Forces have decreased by 10%, despite record payment amounts. Contract soldier recruitment is declining despite increased financial bonuses for deployment to the front line and instances of forced mobilization in 18 subjects of the Russian Federation.

Coverage (2 sources)

• Recruitment rates for contract soldiers in the Russian army have dropped by 10% despite record payment amounts — Вёрстка
• Rates of conscription into the Russian army fell by 10% despite record bonuses — The Moscow Times

Key entities

• Ministry of Defense
• Russia
• Ukraine
• Penzenskaya Oblast
• Institute of International Security Problems