Russia will launch its spring military conscription campaign on Monday. The campaign will involve tens of thousands of young people aged 18 to 30.
The army assures that these new recruits will not be sent to Ukraine. Last year, some 147,000 men were affected by the spring conscription. Many Russians fear a second wave of mobilization, despite the assurances of President Vladimir Putin that it ‘is not necessary’ In recent months, Russia has claimed several advances in Ukraine, facing a Ukrainian army lacking men and ammunition.