135,000 new soldiers by the end of the year: Russia launches new conscription campaign

On Oct. 1, the Kremlin launched another conscription campaign – the largest since 2016. An electronic conscription register is intended to facilitate recruitment.

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02. October 2025
The fall enlistment campaign launched on Oct. 1 aims to recruit as many men as was last seen in 2016. (picture alliance / ZUMAPRESS.com | Alexander Shcherbak)

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Last updated: 02. October 2025