According to reports, Ukraine’s parliament has passed a new law that provides up to $1 million in rewards for Russian soldiers who defect and hand over a warship or combat aircraft to the country’s army.
Ukraine’s new law is being made as a “reward mechanism” for Russian soldiers by Ukrainian Lawmakers. According to reports, a Russian soldier would receive a $100,000 payment for surrendering a tank or ground artillery.
Oleksandr Kornienko, the first vice-speaker of the Ukrainian parliament, said: “For a helicopter – 500 thousand dollars, a tank – 100 thousand, respectively. If, for example, someone is ready to come to us by plane – it’s a million dollars. There is a certain gradation there. “
Kornienko added that there are “many willing soldiers” who want to “replenish their financial status”. “We do not see anything wrong here – if they surrender not just individually, but also with their equipment,” the Ukrainian lawmaker added.
A combat chopper costs $500,000, while a reactive volley firing system costs $25,000-35,000. A prize of ,000 is also offered for handing over an armored personnel carrier. () A payment of $10,000 is for military trucks.
Ships worth $200,000 for military support ships and $50,000 for small combat reconnaissance ships are a part of the legislation. Bill No. 7229 is a bill that aims to “establish a reward for the voluntary transfer of military equipment”.
In the meantime, Ukraine’s President has called for further sanctions against Russia in response to the killing of civilians in Bucha. Russia, on the other hand, has denied that its troops killed civilians.
