The Cost of Staying Alive in Russia’s War: Bribes, Threats and No Way Out
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Russian soldiers in Ukraine frequently bribe their commanders to avoid being sent on high-risk missions, according to an investigation that reveals widespread corruption within the military. Contract soldiers can earn in a few months at the front what would otherwise take them years in civilian jobs, receiving hefty bonuses when they sign contracts with Russia’s Defense Ministry. JOIN US ON TELEGRAM Follow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official . But many service members end up
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