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Putin Launches Largest Draft in 14 Years, Summoning 160,000

3/31/2025

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a significant spring conscription campaign, summoning 160,000 young citizens aged 18 to 30 from April 1 to July 15. This marks the largest draft in 14 years, though the Defense Ministry insists it is unrelated to the ongoing Ukraine conflict, following previous drafts of 150,000 in 2024 and 134,500 in 2022.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a significant spring conscription campaign, summoning 160,000 young citizens aged 18 to 30 from April 1 to July 15. This marks the largest draft in 14 years, though the Defense Ministry insists it is unrelated to the ongoing Ukraine conflict, following previous drafts of 150,000 in 2024 and 134,500 in 2022.