Russian President Vladimir Putin recently signed a decree for the routine spring conscription campaign, summoning 150,000 citizens for military service. This decree, as reported on the Kremlin's website, underscores the mandatory nature of military service in Russia, where all men aged 18 and above are obligated to serve for a year or undergo equivalent training during higher education. Notably, in July, the Russian lower house of parliament voted to increase the maximum conscription age from 27 to 30, with this legislation taking effect on January 1, 2024.
The issue of compulsory military service in Russia has historically been a contentious topic, leading many individuals to go to great lengths to evade conscription during the biannual call-up periods. Despite the conscription requirement, there are legal limitations on deploying conscripts to fight outside of Russia. This restriction was highlighted by an exemption from a previous mobilization in 2022, where around 300,000 men with prior military training were gathered to participate in the conflict in Ukraine. However, some conscripts were mistakenly sent to the frontlines during this mobilization.
In a similar vein, in September, Putin issued an order calling up 130,000 individuals for the autumn campaign, while the previous spring saw plans to conscript 147,000 individuals. These conscription campaigns are part of Russia's efforts to maintain its military readiness and bolster its armed forces.
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