Russian region raises foreign fighter recruitment bounty to record $18,000

A Russian region has increased its financial incentive for recruiting foreigners to fight in Ukraine to a record $18,000, signaling continued reliance on foreign manpower to offset losses. The move follows mounting evidence of Russia recruiting from lower-income countries, indicating sustained attrition and a need to replenish forces. This development underscores Russia's ongoing recruitment challenges and its dependence on foreign fighters.