The Russian leadership is trying to attract more volunteers for its war against Ukraine by offering would-be soldiers more money. A decree signed by President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday states that each person who signs a contract for deployment at the front between August 1 and December 31 will receive a one-time payment of 400,000 roubles (around $4,650), which is more than double the previous payment of 195,000 roubles. Additionally, a monthly salary significantly above the average Russian income is being offered. Since Russia began a forced conscription of reservists as part of a controve…