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Russia Approves Year-Round Conscription Amid Ongoing Conflict

10/29/2025

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On October 28, 2025, the Russian State Duma approved year-round conscription to bolster forces.
Draft boards may conduct medical exams and enlistment year-round; deployments stay in spring and autumn.
Supporters say it would streamline recruitment and cut red tape.
The Kremlin is pursuing volunteers, with 440,000 joining in 2024.
A new measure lets reservists guard facilities against Ukrainian drone threats, awaiting approval from the Federation Council and President Vladimir Putin.

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On October 28, 2025, the Russian State Duma approved year-round conscription to bolster forces.
Draft boards may conduct medical exams and enlistment year-round; deployments stay in spring and autumn.
Supporters say it would streamline recruitment and cut red tape.
The Kremlin is pursuing volunteers, with 440,000 joining in 2024.
A new measure lets reservists guard facilities against Ukrainian drone threats, awaiting approval from the Federation Council and President Vladimir Putin.