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Didn’t we already know this? I remember this being a thing during trumps first term and him doing absolutely nothing because he would’ve had to admit Russia did a bad thing which he’s mysteriously incapable of doing for reasons beyond anyone’s comprehension…
Yes.
Original reporting from June 2020:
We knew this, The GOP is controlled by a man who’s subordinate to the Russian mob, and convinced everyone not to care
We did, and it was equally ridiculous back then.
I don’t doubt the Russians would pay for kills, but $200,000 per soldier killed seems very high!
I think the Russians could offer $20,000 and get a similar response considering the average monthly* salary in is $242 (US). - https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Asian_countries_by_average_wage
Apparently Iran was paying $1,000 in 2010.
In 2010, Iran reportedly paid Taliban fighters $1,000 for each U.S. soldier they kill in Afghanistan (equivalent to $1,400 in 2023).
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_bounty_program#background
Yeah for 200k they would have a line out the door. It has to be a typo.
I’m assuming they need proof? An ear, dog tags, something?
If so, you are going to have to do a lot of extra damage to a unit to obtain that proof.
If you consider the price of equipment, food, training, transport etc. it sounds like a bargain to me.
I mean, the price of an American soldier.
Yeah, fair point, and add to that the price of training and supplying a Russian troop to kill that American soldier, $200k would be a good deal. But still the local salary is so low I think they could pay less.
Ahhh yes, good ol’ GRU Unit 29155. They’re still active and causing problems all over the place.
i wonder why they chose to name such a troublesome military unit after the guy from despicable me
Well, he was despicable…
Now he’s just going to pay 200k directly to Trump
Hey, I’ve already seen this episode. What do you mean you’ve already seen it? It’s brand new…
Paybacks are a bitch, Moskals
Gotta say, that’s very fucked up.
Wow. Pretty out there.
