Russia's Aggressive Recruitment Drive Targets 'Real' Men on Social Media.
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The Russian military has launched a video campaign to recruit more professional soldiers to fight in Ukraine, challenging those interested to show they are "a real man" and swap civilian life for the battlefield. The ad invites men to sign a contract with the Russian Defence Ministry for a salary starting at 204,000 roubles ($2,495) a month. Russia is seeking to recruit up to 400,000 professional soldiers on a volunteer basis to bolster its forces in Ukraine.
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