The government of the Russian Federation, following instructions from Vladimir Putin, has sharply reduced payments to soldiers wounded in the war against Ukraine. This will allow the country to save billions of dollars,

Opposition to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is growing among both civilians and soldiers, with dissenters facing severe punishment under Kremlin crackdowns.

Russia is changing the rules for payments made to soldiers wounded in the war on Ukraine as the costs of the invasion pile up.

Russian ruler Vladimir Putin has approved new rules for compensation for wounded soldiers who took part in the war against Ukraine. Under the new conditions, a significant number of wounded Russian soldiers will receive reduced payments.

Russian President Vladimir Putin approved on Nov. 13 a reduction in compensation for wounded soldiers participating in the war against Ukraine. The current maximum amount of compensation is 3 million rubles (nearly $29,