The 2025 autumn draft in Russia, set for October to December, will conscript 135,000 young adults, per a new decree.

Russian leader Vladimir Putin has signed a decree for the 2025 autumn military draft, running from October 1 to December 31, according to a decree posted on the official Russian government legal portal on September 29.

The call-up will target 135,000 Russian citizens aged 18 to 30.

Vice Admiral Vladimir Tsimlyansky, deputy head of Russia’s Main Organizational and Mobilization Directorate, said draftees will serve only within Russia and will not participate in Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Previously, it was reported Russia is considering a major overhaul of its conscription system that would allow for continuous draft procedures year-round, as the country grapples with unprecedented military losses in Ukraine, according to the proposed legislative changes, introduced by the head of the Russian Parliament’s Defense Committee.

  • Justas🇱🇹@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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    9 hours ago

    What access does the average Russian citizen have to unbiased and truthful reporting?

    At some point you no longer need reporting. Direct observation and word of mouth becomes enough to paint the picture.

    For those citizens with that knowledge, what actions can they take to organize some semblance of a resistance?

    What they need to do is a general strike.