Cash bonus for a year fighting Russia? Inside Ukraine's youth recruitment drive
japantimes.co.jpPublished: 4/25/2025
Summary
You might think the deal of a lifetime would attract thousands, but in Ukraine's conflict-torn country, just under 500 young recruits have signed up for the frontlines after being offered a signing bonus, loan to buy a home, and generous salary. Despite the tempting package, recruitment rates remain alarmingly low, with only 498 signing contracts two months after an appeal aimed at revitalizing Ukraine's aging and struggling armed forces.