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military2 years ago•2 min saved

Russia's controversial 'real man' recruitment campaign sparks debate.

Russia's military recruitment ad is urging male citizens to serve as contract soldiers for the war in Ukraine, where up to an estimated 60,000 Russian troops have died. The ad features three burly civilian men donning Russian military gear and tells the viewer they're a "muzhik," or "real man." Russia's armed forces rely heavily on contract soldiers, many of whom are reservists who sign on for three years. The Kremlin has also attempted to shore up its troop numbers in Ukraine by enlisting the Wagner Group and through a mobilization of some 300,000 reservists.

via Business Insider|

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military2 years ago•5 min saved

Russia's Covert Recruitment Tactics Amid Ukraine Conflict

Russia is shifting its focus from mobilization to encouraging voluntary enlistment as contract soldiers for its military. The Defense Ministry plans to recruit 521,000 contract servicemen in 2023. Moscow City Hall has launched a new site, hotline, and Telegram chatbot for those interested in joining the military, with no mention of Ukraine. The State Duma is revising a bill on military conscription procedures to incorporate digital summonses issued via Gosuslugi. The state's goal is to give military training to as many people as possible, with the hope that they will sign a contract after their military service and become regular soldiers who can be dispatched to the frontlines.

via The Moscow Times|

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politics2 years ago•6 min saved

Russian Military Mobilization Fears Rise Amidst Ukraine Conflict

Russian human rights lawyers and advocacy groups say that a growing number of military age men in 43 administrative regions across Russia are receiving summonses to report to their local enlistment offices in what could be preparations for another round of military mobilization in the country. The growing number has mostly been directed to reservists and university students that deferred military service because of their studies. The Kremlin has denied plans for a second wave of mobilization and regional offices have said the uptick in summonses is part of standard protocol to keep their information up to date.

via Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty|

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military2 years ago•1 min saved

Russian Soldiers Face Payment Delays and Salary Cuts

Russian conscripts and contract soldiers are not receiving their promised salaries, allowances, and social benefits, with payments delayed or not made at all in 52 regions of Russia and occupied Crimea since March 2023. Instead of the promised amount, their accounts receive much smaller sums. Complaints have been posted on social media, with some servicemen receiving payments later, while others have zeros in place of payments on their payslips. The problem has affected both conscripts and volunteer and contract soldiers.

via Yahoo News|

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military2 years ago•2 min saved

Russia's Massive Recruitment Drive: 400,000 New Contract Soldiers and IT Workers

Russia plans to recruit 400,000 new contract soldiers starting in April 2023, as part of its push to increase its military manpower by 50%. The recruitment drive is expected to focus on specialized vocations, and incoming soldiers will be allowed to choose whether they will be deployed to Ukraine. Russian contract soldiers are typically volunteers who serve three-year paid stints in the army. The move comes after Russia declared a "partial mobilization" of 300,000 reservists in September to replenish forces being depleted by its invasion of Ukraine.

via Business Insider|

#contract-soldiers #military #military-expansion