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Putin to conscript 160,000 more Russians for war with Ukraine (www.politico.eu)

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KYIV — Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered another 160,000 Russian citizens be called up to serve in the military, Russian news agency Interfax reported Monday.

Russia drafts men aged 18 to 30 years old. The new order, starting April 1 and to be completed by July 15, comes amid the ongoing negotiations for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, brokered by the United States.

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[–] [email protected] 17 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

I thought they ran out of that age group awhile ago. Didn't they have to go to the 50+ years ago?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 weeks ago

Russians aren't often conscripted when they have "important" jobs.

Maybe this just means that more working Russians will get conscripted.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Nobody have cancelled the process of aging yet. As long as people keep making babies, the supply of fresh 18-year-olds won't dwindle.

Anyway, this is a regular conscription for mandatory military service that's performed twice a year in Russia for all young men.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

But who is working in their factories then? Are you Russian?

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Well factory workers have a slightly lower chance of dying, even account for strikes against military factories. So don't need to be replaced as much as soldiers.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

Lol, Russian it is.