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Let’s talk about the stark differences between Ukraine and Russia’s recruitment, drafting, and conscription practices. Who is targeted (primarily) to be drafted for military service, and why? You’ll see why the answer really does matter, and how it reveals many other key facts that people often miss.

  • harc@szmer.info
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    2 days ago

    Officially. But it’s not hard to find stories of conscript (18-20 year olds) who were forced to sign contracts and ended up on the front.

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      2 days ago

      I am not saying there aren’t 18 years old russians, they just aren’t even close to depleting their “human” resources.