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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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[-] Railcar8095@lemm.ee 11 points 2 months ago

That's the cool thing about conscripting criminals. When they come back, they are still criminals, they don't become criminals.

With added trauma, some military experience and probably having stolen military equipment...

[-] TwanHE@lemmy.world 7 points 2 months ago

Yep, it already happened with the released Wagner prisoners. They get home, get drunk, and kill their neighbours

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