Fewer Russians are signing contracts with the Defense Ministry. In Moscow ...
Fewer and fewer Russians are signing contracts with the Defense Ministry. In Moscow, the flow of volunteers has fallen by a third — the same trend is being observed in other regions.
Against this background, the authorities are discussing scenarios for attracting new people to the front. How they plan to solve the shortage of soldiers and what is happening with recruitment now is covered in our new investigation.
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Paid Patriotism Hits Its Recruitment Ceiling
Russia’s contract recruitment is falling while officials seek new troops for the front.
The market for voluntary death has reached saturation.