Ukraine Will Pay Russian Pilots $1 Million Bounty to Defect

Seemingly aware that such a large payment might entice underpaid Russian aviators, the post went on to “guarantee the issuance of citizenship in a free country” to Russians who wish to “participate” in their program. Last September, Ukroboronprom signed a multi-year cooperation agreement with the U.S.-based defense manufacturer Global Ordnance to aid in Ukraine’s procurement of defensive hardware and munitions.