"Putin Opens Russian Citizenship to Foreign Combatants"

Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a decree that allows foreign nationals who fight for Russia in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine to obtain Russian citizenship for themselves and their families. This move is seen as an incentive for foreigners with military experience to join Russian forces, as Moscow faces significant troop losses, with a U.S. intelligence report estimating 315,000 Russian casualties. The decree covers those who sign up for at least a year and includes their spouses, children, and parents. The exact number of foreign fighters on Russia's side is unknown, but the initiative suggests a strategy to bolster Russian military ranks without further mobilization, which has been a contentious issue domestically.