Ukraine on Tuesday offered Russian soldiers money and promised them immunity from punishment if they surrender.
“Make your decision. Come out without weapon, with white flag,” Defence Minister Oleksii Resnikov said on Facebook.’’
Each soldier was being offered the equivalent of more than 40,000 dollars.
The campaign was reportedly being financed by the international IT industry.
“Anyone who refuses to be an occupationist will bring peace. For those who choose the path of the occupationist there will be no mercy!” said Resnikov.
Whether surrendering Russians will actually receive the money could not be verified.
According to Ukrainian sources, at least 200 Russian soldiers have been captured so far.
In interrogation videos, many have said they believed they were taking part in a manoeuvre but were actually sent to fight in Ukraine.
Russia attacked the neighbouring country on 24, without declaring war.
