PoliticsRussia’s Defense Ministry proposes clawing back bonuses from convicted soldiers
Russia’s Defense Ministry has proposed reclaiming part of the federal signing bonus from service members convicted of crimes who avoid prison and remain in service. The repayment would be tied to the months left in their service and would also cover National Guard personnel. A human rights advocate suspects the measure is aimed at saving money.
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Russia’s Defense Ministry proposes clawing back bonuses from convicted soldiers