Putin's decree: Largest Russian draft in three years
Vladimir Putin signed a decree regarding the spring draft for the army, which will include up to 150,000 conscripts. This is the largest draft in three years, as reported by the Meduza portal.
What do you need to know?
- When will the draft take place? The spring military draft in Russia will last from 1 April to 15 July.
- How many people will be drafted? 150,000 conscripts will be called to military service, marking the largest draft in three years.
- Why has the number of conscripts increased? The increase in the number of conscripts is related to Putin's decrees on increasing the size of the army.
Putin decided. What are the new draft rules in Russia?
Vladimir Putin signed a decree on the spring military draft, which will include 150,000 conscripts. This is the largest draft since the beginning of the Russian aggression in Ukraine. According to the new regulations, citizens aged 18 to 30 will be called to military service. Meduza emphasises that the number of conscripts has increased due to Putin's decrees on gradually increasing the size of the army.
In early February, the Russian Ministry of Defence introduced amendments to the regulations on military medical examinations. These changes significantly altered the procedure for examining military personnel and conscripts, making it more challenging to obtain exemptions from mandatory military service for health reasons.
What are Russia's plans regarding the size of the army?
At the beginning of 2022, Russia had approximately one million soldiers, but over three years, the size of the Russian army increased to one and a half million. This increase is the result of Putin's decrees on expanding the army size, aiming to strengthen the country's armed forces. According to information provided by the Meduza portal, the spring draft in 2024 included 150,000 young men, which is a continuation of the policy of increasing the size of the army.
