Financial Times: Bărbații ruși, recrutați cu forța pentru a lupta în război

The Kremlin has instructed regional authorities to recruit 409,000 contract soldiers this year without announcing a new mobilization. Local officials face immense pressure to meet recruitment quotas, targeting individuals with debts or legal issues. Despite efforts, recruitment results have been limited, with over 1.4 million Russian soldiers reported dead or injured since the war in Ukraine began. The Russian government is using various methods to recruit men, including street detentions and home visits.