Petition · past parliament · Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Reward and fund relocation of Russian soldiers who actively surrender in Ukraine

Closed 25 signatures

What the petition asks

Urgently create a scheme to reward Russian soldiers for actively refusing to fight in Ukraine. The scheme could offer cash rewards and relocation to safe countries until the war ends. Would not apply to those captured against their will. The Government could use seized Russian assets to fund this.
This is a non-violent way of helping bring the war to an end. It also recognises the grave dangers those surrendering may face and their bravery in refusing to fight. Rewards could be commensurate with rank and role, e.g. pilots and those in command could receive more. Those choosing to stay in Ukraine to help re build, or even fight could also be paid more.

Timeline

15 Mar 2022 Petition opened for signatures
29 Sep 2022 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 25
Status Closed
Department Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Opened 15 Mar 2022
Closed 29 Sep 2022

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.