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Russian forces attempt to turn Ukrainian teenagers into soldiers – CNN
In a disturbing violation of human rights, Russia is forcibly deporting Ukrainian teenagers, attempting to conscript them into the Russian armed forces.
UK intel: Russia’s proposed 65 and 70 military contract age limit would reduce mobilization requirements
Russia bids to cut mobilization drives by introducing a draft law to hike age limits on military contracts from 51 to 65 for troops and to 70 for officers, binding them for life service, per UK intelligence.
UK intel: Russia shifts from short to extended prison conscription
Russia ceased polemical short term recruitment of prisoners for the military in September 2023, transitioning to offering standardized long term conscription contracts until mobilization ends, per UK intelligence.
Ukraine seeks to recruit expatriate men for military duty in 2024
Ukraine's Defense Minister, Rustem Umerov, urges Ukrainian men residing in foreign countries, aged 25 to 60, to enlist in the military in 2024. Sanctions are being discussed for those who refuse.
UK intel: Russian soldiers’ wives stage first public protest in Moscow for frontline rotation
For the first time, Russian soldiers' wives publicly rallied in Moscow, demanding a policy change for the rotation of troops from Ukraine's prolonged frontline deployment, as per British intelligence.
General Staff: Russians to mobilize up to 700,000 soon
According to Ukraine's General Staff, the Kremlin is about to start a large-scale forced mobilization in Russia proper and the occupied territories of Ukraine, targeting to conscript 400,000-700,000 people.
British intel: Russia faces workforce shortages as military conscription goals rise
The Russian military's recruitment drive is adding pressure on a beleaguered industry workforce. Special exemptions in the IT sector underline the urgency of the problem, according to British intelligence.
Russia plans to recruit 400,000 more troops for war against Ukraine – WP citing leaked documents
The leaked documents obtained by The Washington Post reveal that Russian officials are struggling to recruit more troops…
Russia to raise conscription age to bolster personnel available to fight in Ukraine – British intel
In its January 14 intelligence update, the British Defense Ministry says that the raise of the routine conscription…
Russia abducted 2,000 children from Ukraine since New Year – US at OSCE
Russia has abducted as many as 2,000 children from Ukraine into Russia since 1 January and is continuing…
Russia preparing for further covert mobilization even as the fall conscription cycle underway – ISW
Russian officials are preparing for further covert mobilization efforts even as the fall conscription cycle is underway, likely…