Surge in Russian 'military' nonprofits revealed amid full-scale war investigation

A recent investigation reveals a significant increase in the number of nonprofit organizations supporting Russian soldiers and draftees since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. In the first half of 2023, 505 nonprofits engaged in military-related activities have been registered in Russia, a 34% increase compared to previous years. These organizations raised at least 113 billion rubles ($1.2 billion) in 2022, indicating a growing trend in fundraising for soldiers and veterans.