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Moscow police detain over 200 people, reportedly forcing some to sign military contracts
Moscow police detained over 200 people, including minors, during a raid near the Kitay-Gorod metro station on November 7.
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Russian 20-year-old was sent to war without medical exam after signing contract under threat, his mother says
Reports emerge of forced military contracts and stealth mobilization efforts as Russian men express growing anxiety over potential draft expansions.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin’s Desperate Hunt for Ukraine War Recruits Hits Sickening New Low
Recent reporting details forced recruitment methods and deceptive practices targeting citizens for the war in Ukraine.
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‘He can barely walk’: Russians tell how vulnerable men are being targeted and coerced into signing up
Reports emerge of Russian military recruitment tactics targeting vulnerable men, including those with mobility issues and individuals under the influence.
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Russian men are fleeing before the army can grab them
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Students strike across Germany against military service
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‘Everyone's afraid to die’: Struggle to recruit soldiers in Ukraine turns violent
Ukraine is facing a violent escalation in mobilization efforts as the struggle to recruit soldiers leads to clashes between citizens and recruitment centers.
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EU excludes military-age Ukrainian men from temporary protection
The European Union extends temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees while excluding military-age men from the scheme.