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Russia Coerces Men Into Contracts Across 17 Regions

8/26/2026

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  • Russian authorities are coercing men into Ministry contracts in at least 17 regions.
  • In Bashmakovo, 250 residents formed volunteer patrols to stop men from reaching recruitment offices.
  • Blogger Stanislav Morozov created a chat that drew over 1,200 members to aid detained men.
  • The Federal Security Service opened a case against Morozov in July, accusing him of attacks on enlistment offices.