Putin Orders Conscription of 133,000 New Servicemen in Russia's Autumn Draft
In a recent Kremlin decree, Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the conscription of 133,000 new servicemen in Russia's autumn draft, set to begin on Oct. 1. This decree, published in the Russian state-run newspaper Rossiyskaya Gazeta, specifies that citizens aged 18 to 30 years who are not in the reserve will be subject to conscription.
The head of Russia's conscription office, Vice-Admiral Vladimir Tsimlyansky, has confirmed that the terms for the conscript will remain the same, with a 12-month service in military units in Russia. It has been stated that conscripts will not be called up to participate in the special military operation in new regions.
This move comes amid growing threats on Russia's western borders, with Putin previously ordering the Russian army to be increased by 180,000 troops to 1.5 million active servicemen. This would make the Russian army the second largest in the world, following China.
Critics, including Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, U.S. President Joe Biden, and other NATO leaders, have condemned Putin for his actions in Ukraine, labeling him as the sole aggressor in the conflict and posing threats to neighboring countries.
Analysis:
This article highlights the significant increase in military activity in Russia, with the conscription of 133,000 new servicemen and the overall increase in troops to 1.5 million. This escalation in military presence could have far-reaching implications for geopolitical stability and global security. Investors and individuals should monitor the situation closely, as heightened tensions could impact financial markets and international relations.