Russian President Vladimir Putin has enacted legislation granting debt relief to new recruits joining the military to serve in Ukraine, as confirmed by a government website on Saturday.
Reports indicate that the law permits the cancellation of debt arrears up to 10 million roubles (£77,000) for individuals signing contracts with the Defence Ministry to serve in Ukraine for a minimum of one year, starting from 1 December.
To boost military enlistment, Russia has been offering significantly increased financial incentives, often far exceeding the national average income, to those willing to participate in the conflict.
The strategy has enabled a rise in troop numbers in the combat zone without the need for another general mobilisation, which in September 2022 led to widespread emigration from Russia.
Meanwhile, central bank data reveals a sharp rise in consumer borrowing since the Kremlin’s military campaign began in 2022, despite an increase in the central bank’s interest rate to 21% in October.
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Russia launched drones and missiles overnight on Tuesday at Ukraine, killing at least three people, damaging houses and triggering fires, Ukrainian officials said.
History rarely announces its turning points in bold headlines. Some of the most consequential shifts begin quietly - on the margins, away from the glare of global attention - only to reshape the centre in time. The emerging conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan is one such development.
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U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. was talking to the right people in Iran to make a deal on Tuesday (24 March), as Pakistan's Prime Minister offered to host peace talks between the two countries to bring about an end to the conflict.
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Afghan authorities say Pakistani jets entered northern Afghanistan, while Pakistan insists its actions target terrorism, highlighting continued strain after a temporary Eid ceasefire ended.
As conflict continues to unsettle the Middle East, airlines are being forced to make difficult, fast-moving decisions - redrawing flight paths and searching for safe skies. Amid this uncertainty, Azerbaijan has emerged as a crucial gateway linking Europe and Asia.
Both the United States and Iran are giving conflicting messages about trying to end the conflict in the Middle East, meanwhile Pakistan has offered to be a mediator and a reported 15 point plan has been sent to Tehran. Welcome to AnewZ's coverage of the tensions in the Middle East.
Voting has ended in Denmark’s parliamentary election, with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen seeking a third term after a campaign shaped by tensions with the U.S. over Greenland and mounting domestic concerns.
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China is raising domestic petrol and diesel prices under temporary measures to manage a sharp surge in global oil costs, aiming to support fuel suppliers while maintaining market stability during a period of heightened volatility.
Russia launched drones and missiles overnight on Tuesday at Ukraine, killing at least three people, damaging houses and triggering fires, Ukrainian officials said.
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