Once in Russian hands, the 22‑year‑old says he endured empty promises of cash, a rushed 16‑day training, and an assault mission he allegedly never wanted.
Why do Ukrainian men refuse mobilization, hide in their homes, and let their wives, sisters, and mothers do the everyday heavy lifting? Why does Ukraine’s mobilization system no longer work?
Russia is expanding the production of drones in Tatarstan, using African and Asian women who are deceived into taking dangerous jobs in the Alabuga special economic zone.
About 100 residents of Kamianets-Podilskyi surrounded a draft office vehicle after witnesses said officials beat a young man and struck women with their car.
Despite relying mainly on domestic recruits, Russia will likely continue limited foreign recruitment to compensate battlefield losses while avoiding a second mass mobilization campaign.
He says Russia recruits them through social media such as TikTok. Documents show since some Chinese citizens serve in Russia's army since at least 2023.
With women comprising 20% of new candidates and playing critical roles in areas like combat medicine, UAV operations, and cybersecurity, the initiative highlights a unified effort to bolster the country's military.
Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence says Russian government eliminates signing bonuses for prison recruits joining Moscow's war in Ukraine amid the economic strain.