The Kremlin's new youth militarization directives include establishing an online platform for military-patriotic education and expanding year-round training camps.
Russia hasn't begun typical advance planning for the 2026 Duma elections due to war uncertainty, while continuing to militarize government through the various initiatives.
As the new school year begins, Russia launches a military training program for teens, part of a broader strategy to instill "patriotism," prepare youth for military service, and counter perceived ideological shifts by reinforcing "traditional values" and militarization, per UK intelligence.
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