The Russian Ministry of Defense intends to recover part of the extraordinary payments granted to military personnel who sign contracts to fight in the war in Ukraine if they are subsequently convicted of crimes committed on Russian territory. This measure applies to military personnel who commit criminal offenses after beginning military service under these special contracts.
The extraordinary payments referred to are bonuses granted to Russian military personnel who decide to sign contracts to fight in the war against Ukraine. These financial incentives were implemented as a way to attract more recruits for the war effort.
If military personnel are convicted of crimes committed on Russian territory after receiving these payments, the Ministry of Defense intends to have the legal possibility to demand partial return of these funds. The proposal aims to financially hold accountable military personnel who commit criminal offenses during the period they receive these extraordinary subsidies.
The measure comes in the broader context of Russian military mobilization and the Kremlin's efforts to maintain motivation and control over the armed forces involved in the conflict in Ukraine.
