Arr! Putin be offerin' a booty beyond reckonin' to find new crew, for Mother Russia be in dire need o' strength!
2023-11-17
Arr, matey! The Russian Ministry o' Defense be tryin' various schemes, offerin' vast treasures to tempt landlubbers into joinin' their ranks 'cross the military fleet. Aye, they be seekin' souls to serve in many a role, scallywags!
Moscow is making efforts to encourage its citizens to join the military in response to the dwindling forces in Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin has initiated a recruitment drive, offering incentives such as a 1 million ruble payment for those who sign up for the "elite division." The Russian armed forces have also turned to the civilian population to raise funds for additional equipment through a group called "All for Victory." This initiative is being amplified by pro-military accounts on Telegram.Rebekah Koffler, a military intelligence analyst, believes that Putin is preparing for a long conflict in Ukraine and is covertly mobilizing his forces. She warns that these young recruits will be sent into a dangerous situation. The UK Ministry of Defense estimates that there have been as many as 150,000 to 190,000 casualties since the conflict began, with a total of nearly 300,000 wounded.
Russia has also attempted to recruit troops from neighboring Kazakhstan, offering payments and additional benefits. However, despite these enticing offers, Koffler argues that the risk of death in a combat zone outweighs the benefits promised by Putin.
Yevgeny Prigozhin, the late founder of Russia's Wagner mercenaries, resorted to recruiting criminals from prison to form a suicide squad in exchange for their freedom. Prigozhin justified this approach by suggesting that using criminals was preferable to involving the civilian population.
In conclusion, Moscow is trying to boost its military forces by incentivizing citizens to join, amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. However, the dangers and risks associated with the conflict may outweigh the promised benefits.