Russia Expands Military Conscription Amid Ongoing Conflict
Russian President Vladimir Putin orders the conscription of 160,000 new troops as part of a broader military expansion plan.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a significant increase in military conscription, directing the Russian army to enlist 160,000 new soldiers between April 1 and July 15, 2024. This move affects Russian citizens aged 18 to 30 who are obligated to serve in the military.
Over recent years, Moscow has incrementally increased the number of conscripts, with 134,500 individuals called up in 2022 and 150,000 in 2023.
According to reports, President Putin's decision is part of a larger strategy to expand the Russian military to 1.5 million personnel by 2026, which may involve an additional recruitment of approximately 180,000 soldiers.
Russia conducts conscription every two years, mandating military service for eligible males.
The Kremlin has stated that the current conscription is not connected to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Furthermore, the Russian Defense Ministry has asserted that conscripts are generally assigned to domestic duties rather than combat roles on the front lines.
In recent years, the Russian military has actively recruited hundreds of thousands of contract soldiers for deployment in Ukraine, offering competitive salaries and substantial bonuses.
In January 2022, President Putin raised the upper age limit for conscription from 27 to 30 years, a decision aimed at boosting military personnel.
The Russian military has conducted several successful offensives in the ongoing war in Ukraine, resulting in significant casualties.
Estimates from December 2022 indicated that Russia may have lost over 768,000 soldiers since the onset of the conflict in February 2022, encompassing deaths, injuries, and captures.
In related developments, former U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed skepticism regarding Putin's commitment to peace negotiations.
In a recent interview, he criticized the Russian leader while suggesting the possibility of imposing secondary tariffs on Russian oil based on his assessment of the prospects for a peace settlement.
Trump emphasized his desire to see an end to the conflict, which he claims results in approximately 2,500 military casualties each week for both Russian and Ukrainian forces.
He also indicated hope that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy remains committed to a resolution of the war.
Over recent years, Moscow has incrementally increased the number of conscripts, with 134,500 individuals called up in 2022 and 150,000 in 2023.
According to reports, President Putin's decision is part of a larger strategy to expand the Russian military to 1.5 million personnel by 2026, which may involve an additional recruitment of approximately 180,000 soldiers.
Russia conducts conscription every two years, mandating military service for eligible males.
The Kremlin has stated that the current conscription is not connected to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Furthermore, the Russian Defense Ministry has asserted that conscripts are generally assigned to domestic duties rather than combat roles on the front lines.
In recent years, the Russian military has actively recruited hundreds of thousands of contract soldiers for deployment in Ukraine, offering competitive salaries and substantial bonuses.
In January 2022, President Putin raised the upper age limit for conscription from 27 to 30 years, a decision aimed at boosting military personnel.
The Russian military has conducted several successful offensives in the ongoing war in Ukraine, resulting in significant casualties.
Estimates from December 2022 indicated that Russia may have lost over 768,000 soldiers since the onset of the conflict in February 2022, encompassing deaths, injuries, and captures.
In related developments, former U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed skepticism regarding Putin's commitment to peace negotiations.
In a recent interview, he criticized the Russian leader while suggesting the possibility of imposing secondary tariffs on Russian oil based on his assessment of the prospects for a peace settlement.
Trump emphasized his desire to see an end to the conflict, which he claims results in approximately 2,500 military casualties each week for both Russian and Ukrainian forces.
He also indicated hope that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy remains committed to a resolution of the war.
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