Russia appeals for new recruits to join Ukraine war effort - BBC News

Russia's Kremlin has launched an extensive campaign for new recruits to join the Ukraine war effort.

Russia does not give numbers, but Western officials say between 70,000 and 80,000 Russian troops have been killed or wounded since it launched its invasion six months ago.

In order to attract fresh recruits, the authorities are offering volunteers huge sums of money, plots of land and even premium places for their children in Russian schools.

Recruiters have even been visiting Russian prisons to sign up inmates, promising them freedom and money.