War in Ukraine: the 'Black Widows' of Russian Soldiers, a Lucrative Business
Author: Francis NoudePublished on: September 1, 2026Country: Russia
PoliticsSociety & Lifestyle

Five injured Russian soldiers married the same nurse before dying in combat in Ukraine, allowing her to collect compensation. A presidential decree guarantees families of killed soldiers at least 5 million rubles, leading to opportunistic marriages. Women, sometimes in collusion with networks, exploit this situation to obtain benefits, raising political concerns about the protection of soldiers' families.
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