Russian draft dodgers fleeing to West in record numbers: UK
Putting more potential fighters into the armed forces is a contentious issue for both Moscow and Kyiv.
Map shows NATO members with military conscription
Russia's war on Ukraine has highlighted NATO's lack of preparedness for involvement in a major conflict.
Putin faces rare revolt from top priest of Russia's mobilization push
Patriarch Kirill criticized the Kremlin's decision to allow for the mobilization of fathers with three or more children in Russia.
Russians' stark "armed insurrection" warning amid mobilization backlash
"They will achieve an armed insurrection...my husband can no longer tolerate all this," one Telegram user warned.
Russian soldier horrified by war "relieved" to be captured by Ukraine
The city of Avdiivka has become a military hotbed between Russian and Ukrainian forces.
Russian soldiers' wives protest against Putin: "We got screwed!"
The wives of mobilized Russians published an appeal criticizing the Kremlin for betraying the public.
Mass protests against Putin's mobilization planned in Russia
Relatives of Russian men drafted to fight in Ukraine say the treatment of mobilized soldiers is akin to "legalized slavery."
Conflicts follow Russians fleeing mobilization wherever they go
Since the start of the war, approximately one million Russians have moved abroad, with hundreds of thousands fleeing Vladimir Putin's mobilization order.
Why is Vladimir Putin stalling?
Political economist Konstantin Sonin said Putin is likely holding off calling a mass mobilization because the war in Ukraine is "deeply unpopular" in Russia.
Russia facing "critical shortage" of police officers
As many as 5,000 law enforcement employees left their jobs in July, Russia's Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev said.
Putin tightens mobilization noose with tenfold hike in draft-dodging fines
The Kremlin is gradually strengthening its conscription process as casualties mount on the battlefields of Ukraine.
Russian public approval of Ukraine War dropping rapidly: Survey
The polling was conducted a few weeks into the start of Ukraine's counteroffensive to recapture territories seized by Russia throughout the war.
Fact Check: Has Zelensky announced "full general mobilization" of Ukraine?
Pro-Kremlin Twitter accounts shared a document they claim shows that the Ukrainian leader issued a fresh mobilization decree on June 19.
Russia's plan to ban sex change surgery to tackle draft dodgers
Russian officials have suggested that such surgeries could impact Russia's defensive capabilities amid the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Wagner Group competing with Kremlin for new troops as numbers dwindle: U.K.
The British Ministry of Defense said it was unlikely that Russia would reach its target of 400,000 conscripts, but would seek to delay further mobilization.
Putin ally suggests Russia can't win without "general mobilization"
The British defense ministry has assessed that Russian media reporting suggests authorities are preparing to start a "major military recruitment campaign."
Russia preparing for lengthy war as it cracks down on draft dodging: U.K.
Russia has rolled out a law making it tougher for citizens to avoid being called up for military service.
Putin removes age limit for conscripts as Russian forces devastated
An upper age limit for Russian National Guard members serving in parts of Ukraine has been lifted until January 1, 2026.
Russian lawmaker who refused to stand for anthem drafted
Alexander Lependin told local news outlets that his legs were tired from a gym session.
Russian conscript opens fire on his comrades near Ukraine border—Report
A 19-year-old conscript from Tatarstan was reportedly killed in the shooting, and a 22-year-old conscript from Novosibirsk was hospitalized.
Ukraine reveals how many Russians have called the "I want to live" hotline
The hotline began in September as a way to offer Russian soldiers the chance to voluntarily surrender safely.
Russia might force U.S. citizens living in country to fight for them
"U.S. citizens residing or traveling in Russia should depart immediately," the U.S. embassy in Moscow warned on Sunday.
Russia pulls troops from front lines after soldiers beaten by own allies
The beat-up soldiers are from a region in Siberia and reportedly received no front line combat training for months.
Ukrainian official warns of massive Russian mobilization effort
"We think, given they live in symbolism, they will try to try something around February 24," said Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov.
More Russian men could be called up to fight in Ukraine, reports suggest
The Kremlin has so far denied that it is eyeing a fresh mobilization drive.
Russia proposes restrictions on citizens trying to leave country
After President Vladimir Putin announced a partial mobilization order this past September, hundreds of thousands of citizens fled the country.
Russian authorities thwart protests from wives and mothers of recruits
The leader of an anti-war group said she was detained as she was set to hand to authorities hundreds of complaints against the Ukraine war.
Russian soldiers who fled front lines call out Putin for lying about war
"We were deceived," the soldiers said of being called to the war, adding that they were supposed to be in "territorial defense."
Russian troops flee Ukraine, order taxi to take them 300 miles back home
The men said instead of receiving training to fight in the conflict, commanders used them to build dugouts.
Russia mobilizing disabled locals to fight in failing Donetsk campaign—Kyiv
Ukraine has warned that Russia is set to mobilize up to half a million people starting later this month.