Peskov approved the idea of ​​rewards for destroyed Western tanks

The idea of ​​the head of the Trans-Baikal Territory, Alexander Osipov, to pay the military for the captured and destroyed Leopard and Abrams tanks once again testifies to the desire of all, to the best of their ability, to contribute to the course of the special operation, said Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov.

“We know that this technique does not yet exist and de facto cannot exist. Obviously, some preparation period will be required. At the same time, we see, let’s say, similar initiatives that are voiced in the business line, different amounts are called for burned, destroyed equipment, for captured equipment, etc.,” the Kremlin spokesman said.

According to him, this once again testifies to the “unity, the desire” of all, to the best of their ability, to contribute to the course of the special operation and the achievement of the main goals. “As for all these tanks, then, as we have already said, they will burn them, of course. And even more so, if there are such incentive measures, I think there will be even more enthusiasts,” he concluded.

January 25 USA announced on the transfer of 31 M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, specifying that the delivery of military equipment will take months. Later, US President Joe Biden announced that the volume of the new military aid package would be $400 million. He stressed that the West’s actions to help Ukraine do not pose a threat to Russia. Same day delivery of 14 Leopard 2 tanks announced Germany. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said in a statement that Berlin would also allow allies to send their Leopard 2s to Ukraine.

January 30 Osipov signed decision on payments from 100,000 to 3 million rubles. Transbaikalians for capturing or destroying Leopard and Abrams tanks in the Northern Military District. For the destruction of one Leopard tank, 1 million rubles will be paid, those who participated in the destruction – 150,000 rubles each. The one who captured the M1 Abrams tank will receive 1.5 million rubles, the destroyer – 500,000 rubles. Those who helped to capture or destroy the tank will receive 300,000 and 150,000 rubles. respectively.

In December 2022, the legislature of the region accepted draft regional budget for 2023 and planned 2024-2025. The deficit in 2023 will amount to 7.3 billion rubles, which is 4.6 billion rubles. more than the original 2022 budget.