I guess that any volunteers that sign up aren't aware of what's been reported by one of the Russian news organisations that fled after they introduced jail terms for non-compliant journalists.
Squadies who complete their tour are being forced to stay on the front line and if they try to leave are being 'persuaded' to return.
New recruits are on 'training' (probation) for their first full month so if they fail to complete it by getting themselves killed or injured during that time they get no pay or insurance payout.
Next of kin are being told that their men are simply missing and they are not entitled to any compensation without official confirmation of them being either killed or injured in action.
The promise of quick money might not be so attractive if they bothered to read the small print.
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