"Putin Fast-Tracks Citizenship for Foreigners Joining Russia's Fight"
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree allowing foreigners who have fought for Russia in Ukraine for at least one year to apply for Russian citizenship. This also extends to their immediate families. The move is seen as an incentive for foreign military personnel to join Russian forces, although the exact number of foreign fighters is unknown. This follows incidents in Cuba and Nepal where individuals were arrested for recruiting fighters for Russia. Additionally, Putin has directed an increase in Russian military personnel to 1.3 million amidst the ongoing conflict with Ukraine and tensions with NATO.