<p>According to reports, Ukraine's parliament has passed a new law to offer rewards of upto $1 million for defecting Russian soldiers who can hand over a warship or a combat aircraft to the country's Army.</p>

<p>The move by the Ukrainian lawmakers is being made as a "reward mechanism" for Russian soldiers. Reports claim giving up a tank or ground artillery by a Russian soldier would involve a reward of $100,000.</p>

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<p>First vice-speaker of the Ukrainian parliament Oleksandr Kornienko said: "For a helicopter - 500 thousand dollars, a tank - 100 thousand, respectively. If, for example, someone is ready to come to us by plane - it's a million dollars. There is a certain gradation there. "</p>

<p>Kornienko added that there are "many willing soldiers" who want to "replenish their financial status". "We do not see anything wrong here - if they surrender not just individually, but also with their equipment," the Ukrainian lawmaker added.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Russia is worse than ISIS, says Ukraine's foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba</strong></p>

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<p>The bill includes $500,000 for a combat helicopter, and $25,000-35,000 for a reactive volley fire system. Also, handing over an armoured personnel carrier&nbsp;includes a reward of $50,000 and military trucks have a reward of $10,000.</p>

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<p>The legislation also includes ships $200,000 for military support ships and $50,000 for small combat reconnaissance ships. The legislation named Bill No: 7229 seeks to "establish a reward for the voluntary transfer of military equipment".</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky called for more sanctions against Russia over the killing of civilians in Bucha. Russia has however denied claims its troops killed civilians.</p>

<p>(With inputs from Agencies)</p>


According to reports, Ukraine's parliament has passed a new law to offer rewards of upto $1 million for defecting Russian soldiers who can hand over a warship or a combat aircraft to the country's Army.

According to reports, Ukraine's parliament has passed a new law to offer rewards of upto $1 million for defecting Russian soldiers who can hand over a warship or a combat aircraft to the country's Army. The move by the Ukrainian lawmakers is being made as a "reward mechanism" for Russian soldiers. Reports claim giving up a tank or ground artillery by a Russian soldier would involve a reward of $100,000. Also Read in Pics: How Ukraine's elite IT force halted Russia's long mechanised brigade eyeing Kyiv First vice-speaker of the Ukrainian parliament Oleksandr Kornienko said: "For a helicopter - 500 thousand dollars, a tank - 100 thousand, respectively. If, for example, someone is ready to come to us by plane - it's a million dollars. There is a certain gradation there. " Kornienko added that there are "many willing soldiers" who want to "replenish their financial status". "We do not see anything wrong here - if they surrender not just individually, but also with their equipment," the Ukrainian lawmaker added. Watch: Russia is worse than ISIS, says Ukraine's foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba The bill includes $500,000 for a combat helicopter, and $25,000-35,000 for a reactive volley fire system. Also, handing over an armoured personnel carrier includes a reward of $50,000 and military trucks have a reward of $10,000. Also Read in Pics: What Panzerfaust 3 weapons can do against Russian tanks The legislation also includes ships $200,000 for military support ships and $50,000 for small combat reconnaissance ships. The legislation named Bill No: 7229 seeks to "establish a reward for the voluntary transfer of military equipment". Meanwhile, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky called for more sanctions against Russia over the killing of civilians in Bucha. Russia has however denied claims its troops killed civilians. (With inputs from Agencies)

Ukraine's new law: $1 million 'reward' for Russian soldier who surrenders jet, warship

<p>Poland's deputy prime minister Jaroslaw Kaczynski has said his country is "open" to hosting US nuclear weapons as Russia continues its war in neighbouring Ukraine.</p>

<p>Kaczynski added that Poland was ready to host more US troops. "Poland would be pleased if the Americans increased their presence in Europe from the current 100,000 soldiers up to 150,000 in the future due to Russia's increasing aggressiveness," Jaroslaw Kaczynski said.</p>

<p>Poland has been increasingly worried over Russia's military campaign in Ukraine even as thousands of US troops are already stationed in Europe. In an interview with a German newspaper, Kaczynski called the "eastern flank" to be better protected than before while calling for a 50 per cent increase in US troops in Europe.</p>

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<p>The Polish leader said his country can "store American nuclear weapons in Poland" if the US government asks amid tensions in eastern Europe in the aftermath of the Russian invasion on Ukraine.</p>

<p>Just days after launching the attack on Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin had put nuclear weapons on alert sending shockwaves across NATO countries.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Russia is worse than ISIS, says Ukraine minister Dmytro Kuleba</strong></p>

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<p>Kaczynski added that extending nuclear weapons to the eastern flank "makes sense". The Polish leader also hit out against Germany's energy policy towards Russia saying that it was "politically and morally unacceptable" and that the German government should make its stand clear and not support "Russia with billions in energy purchase fees."</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki called for an international probe to investigate this "crime of genocide" against Russia after bodies of civilians were found in mass graves in Bucha near capital Kyiv.</p>

<p>(With inputs from Agencies)</p>


Poland's deputy prime minister Jaroslaw Kaczynski has said his country is "open" to hosting US nuclear weapons as Russia continues its war in neighbouring Ukraine.

Poland's deputy prime minister Jaroslaw Kaczynski has said his country is "open" to hosting US nuclear weapons as Russia continues its war in neighbouring Ukraine. Kaczynski added that Poland was ready to host more US troops. "Poland would be pleased if the Americans increased their presence in Europe from the current 100,000 soldiers up to 150,000 in the future due to Russia's increasing aggressiveness," Jaroslaw Kaczynski said. Poland has been increasingly worried over Russia's military campaign in Ukraine even as thousands of US troops are already stationed in Europe. In an interview with a German newspaper, Kaczynski called the "eastern flank" to be better protected than before while calling for a 50 per cent increase in US troops in Europe. Also Read in Pics: How Ukraine's elite IT force halted Russia's long mechanised brigade eyeing Kyiv The Polish leader said his country can "store American nuclear weapons in Poland" if the US government asks amid tensions in eastern Europe in the aftermath of the Russian invasion on Ukraine. Just days after launching the attack on Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin had put nuclear weapons on alert sending shockwaves across NATO countries. Watch: Russia is worse than ISIS, says Ukraine minister Dmytro Kuleba Kaczynski added that extending nuclear weapons to the eastern flank "makes sense". The Polish leader also hit out against Germany's energy policy towards Russia saying that it was "politically and morally unacceptable" and that the German government should make its stand clear and not support "Russia with billions in energy purchase fees." Also Read in Pics: Russia using phosphorus bombs in Ukraine? Meanwhile, Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki called for an international probe to investigate this "crime of genocide" against Russia after bodies of civilians were found in mass graves in Bucha near capital Kyiv. (With inputs from Agencies)

Poland 'open' to hosting US nuclear weapons, says deputy PM Kaczynski

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<p>Reports say Ukraine has accused Russian troops of arranging "specialised bazaar" in Belarus to sell goods stolen from Ukrainians.</p>

<p>Ukraine's defence ministry has reportedly said that Russian troops were selling household goods like washing machines, dishwashers, refrigerators, and jewellery including bicycles, motorcycles and carpets taken from the country.</p>

<p>The ministry alleged that the "bazaar" was opened in Naroulia town in Belarus with "industrial goods and household things" moving to Buryn town near Russia.</p>

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<p>Ukraine said Russian troops had "unloading packages" which it had "looted" headed towards&nbsp;&nbsp;Mozir city in Belarus.</p>

<p>In fact, Ukraine's spokesperson Oleg Nikolenko in a tweet said: "As Russian troops retreat from the Kyiv region after having sustained immense losses, they are looting houses of ordinary people. Electronics, clothes, shoes, cosmetics."</p>

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<p>Nikolenko angrily added: "This is not an army. This is a disgrace."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Shocking images of civilian killings in Ukraine's Bucha surfaces</strong></p>

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<p>"We will never forget and we will never forgive," he added. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky called Russian troops "murderers, torturers, rapists, looters" after bodies of civilians were reportedly found near Kyiv.</p>

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<p>"I want every mother of every Russian soldier to see the bodies of the killed people in Bucha, in Irpin, in Hostomel," President Zelensky said, adding, "I want all the leaders of the Russian Federation to see how their orders are being fulfilled."</p>

<p>(With inputs from Agencies)</p>


Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. Reports say Ukraine has accused Russian troops of arranging "specialised bazaar" in Belarus to sell goods stolen from Ukrainians. Ukraine's defence ministry has reportedly said that Russian troops were selling household goods like washing machines, dishwashers, refrigerators, and jewellery including bicycles, motorcycles and carpets taken from the country. The ministry alleged that the "bazaar" was opened in Naroulia town in Belarus with "industrial goods and household things" moving to Buryn town near Russia. Also Read in Pics: How Ukraine's elite IT force halted Russia's brigade eyeing Kyiv Ukraine said Russian troops had "unloading packages" which it had "looted" headed towards Mozir city in Belarus. In fact, Ukraine's spokesperson Oleg Nikolenko in a tweet said: "As Russian troops retreat from the Kyiv region after having sustained immense losses, they are looting houses of ordinary people. Electronics, clothes, shoes, cosmetics." As Russian troops retreat from the Kyiv region after having sustained immense losses, they are looting houses of ordinary people. Electronics, clothes, shoes, cosmetics. This is not an army. This is a disgrace. We will never forget and we will never forgive. — Oleg Nikolenko (@OlegNikolenko_) March 31, 2022 × Nikolenko angrily added: "This is not an army. This is a disgrace." Watch: Shocking images of civilian killings in Ukraine's Bucha surfaces "We will never forget and we will never forgive," he added. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky called Russian troops "murderers, torturers, rapists, looters" after bodies of civilians were reportedly found near Kyiv. Also Read in Pics: Why Russia's missiles in Ukraine are failing to hit the target "I want every mother of every Russian soldier to see the bodies of the killed people in Bucha, in Irpin, in Hostomel," President Zelensky said, adding, "I want all the leaders of the Russian Federation to see how their orders are being fulfilled." (With inputs from Agencies)

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