Putin's offer: Join the war and get debts forgiven

For more than four years, Russia has offered high salaries to men who sign up to fight in the war in Ukraine.

Now, Russians who sign army contracts - as well as their spouses - will be eligible for debt relief of up to 10 million rubles, equivalent to almost 1.3 million Swedish kronor.

The needs of the army have been a high priority in the Russian economy since the country launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.