Regional administrations have been pressured by the Kremlin to increase the supply of troops described as “cannon fodder.” To meet this demand, the authorities are offering larger payments to people who sign contracts for military service. At the same time, they are cutting the “trumienne” payments, which are funds directed to families of soldiers already killed in combat. The reductions affect relatives of civilians classified as “used up” in the conflict. The report suggests a shift in financial incentives tied to the war effort.