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Russia Pressures Companies for Military Recruitments Amid Declining Enlistment

4/3/2026

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Russia covertly recruits for its military by involving companies with more than 150 employees to nominate candidates.
In Ryazan Oblast, Pavel Malkov (governor) orders businesses to submit employee lists.
Dmitry Peskov (Kremlin spokesperson) says he did not know of these orders but notes the formation of new military units.
Enlistment rates are declining despite financial incentives, especially in major cities.
Russia aims to raise active troops to 1.5 million and total forces to 2.38 million.

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Story summary

Russia covertly recruits for its military by involving companies with more than 150 employees to nominate candidates.
In Ryazan Oblast, Pavel Malkov (governor) orders businesses to submit employee lists.
Dmitry Peskov (Kremlin spokesperson) says he did not know of these orders but notes the formation of new military units.
Enlistment rates are declining despite financial incentives, especially in major cities.
Russia aims to raise active troops to 1.5 million and total forces to 2.38 million.