FROM DAILY MAIL: Vladimir Putin has ordered Russia’s largest autumn military conscription since 2016 as he continues his assault on Ukraine.
The Kremlin despot wants 135,000 men between 18 and 30 years old to join the country’s military service in a significantly bulked-up version of its seasonal recruitment drive.
Russia calls up young males for compulsory service each spring and autumn, which typically sees them serve for a year at a military base within the country.
Though there have been reports of conscripts being instantly put on the frontline, there is no guarantee that the latest recruits will be sent straight to war.
In a decree issued on Monday, Putin ordered the conscription of 135,000 citizens of the Russian Federation from October 1 to December 31, 2025.
The Kremlin is believed to be facing increased pressure to maintain an offensive as it faces a significant loss of life and injuries among Russian soldiers, surpassing one million.
160,000 Russians were called up in the spring, meaning 2025 may see the largest total number of call-ups to Russia’s military in nearly 10 years.
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