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Prarthana Prakash

Putin is trying to entice foreign nationals with the offer of Russian citizenship to help him fight against Ukraine

vladimir putin talking with his right hand raised in the air (Credit: Contributor—Getty Images)

As Russia’s relentless war on Ukraine hits the two-year mark next month, both nations face severe depletion of resources, from weaponry to manpower. In a move to bolster his forces, President Vladimir Putin has rolled out a new decree, enticing foreign nationals and their families to join the offensive by offering Russian citizenship, Reuters reports.

The decree specifically targets individuals who enlisted during what Russia describes as the ongoing “special military operation” in Ukraine.

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