The Russian company Fores this week offered 5 million roubles ($72,000) in cash to the first soldiers who destroy or capture U.S.-made Abrams or German Leopard 2 tanks in Ukraine.
MOSCOW - The Kremlin on Wednesday welcomed a Russian company's offer of "bounty payments" for soldiers who destroy Western-made tanks on the battlefield in Ukraine, saying it would spur Russian forces to victory.
On Wednesday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russian troops would "burn" any Western tanks that were delivered to Ukraine, adding the bounties were extra encouragement for Russian soldiers.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Ukraine Denounces Western Executives at Russian CompaniesWhile executives aren’t breaking any laws if working at companies that aren’t sanctioned by the U.S. or its allies, Ukraine says their presence risks undermining broader efforts to isolate the country internationally.
Read more »
Commander says Western tanks will give Ukraine battlefield 'advantage'Awaiting the arrival of state-of-the-art tanks from Western allies, a Ukrainian tank commander said he anticipates 'a very significant advantage on the battlefield.'
Read more »
Kremlin 'didn't take it far enough' in WWII, Russian lawmaker says'We will win, 100 percent,' said Andrey Gurulyov, a Russian parliament member and former military commander. 'Where? Everywhere! Everywhere!'
Read more »
Western tankers ramp up Russian oil shipments under price capWestern oil tankers ramped up their shipments of Russian crude in January as prices for Moscow's flagship Urals grade held below an international price cap, according to market sources and Eikon data.
Read more »
After tank pledges, Ukraine seeks Western fighter jetsUkraine is pushing its Western allies to provide it with fighter jets. The move comes a week after winning pledges of sophisticated modern tanks.
Read more »