The head of mobilization of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, Colonel Andrey Biryukov, said that today 52,000 young Russians have received conscription letters as part of the usual spring recall, of which 21,000 are eligible for military service. “The spring recall, which began on April 1, is progressing according to plan and will end on July 15. So far, 52,000 citizens have been conscripted, and more than 50,000 soldiers have arrived at the military commissariat.” According to the military official, 21,000 people will be eligible for military service.
Moscow assures that postcards will not be sent “in bulk”, as many feared in Russia after the new rules for electronic conscription came into force. Yesterday, Russian President Vladimir Putin formalized changes that changed the regulations on conscription – making it more binding for conscripts: the decree came into effect immediately.
“Given that Russia foresees a protracted conflict in Ukraine, the creation of an electronic system to summon the military is most likely part of a long-term approach to recruiting personnel,” Intelligence said in its daily report on Twitter. UK Ministry of Defense comments on Russia’s new e-military law.
Recruitment of new personnel in Russia
Under the new rules, draft cards will no longer have to be delivered in person, but can be sent electronically, and soldiers who register online will not be able to leave Russia until they arrive before their recruitment commissions.
After the start of a chaotic first wave of mobilization last autumn, hundreds of thousands of Russians fled abroad. Other Russians did not stay at their registered addresses and got rid of military service, so the notification, which was valid only by letter, could not be delivered. With this change, top Russian leadership is now closing that gap.
Anyone who does not report to the military commissariat within 20 days after being summoned will also have to deal with serious restrictions in everyday life: for example, conscientious objectors will no longer be allowed to drive or buy real estate.
Source: Today IT

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