Russia Tests Digital Military Summons in St. Petersburg

Russian authorities are reportedly distributing digital military summons to men of call-up age in several regions, less than a week after a radical overhaul of the country’s military draft system was signed into law by President Vladimir Putin. The use of digital summons has fueled fears that the Kremlin might be preparing to mobilize more men to aid its military efforts in Ukraine. The law also blocks anyone eligible for military service who has received a summons from leaving the country. Those who ignore their call-up papers will face legal restrictions including a driving ban, and being disqualified from taking out loans and selling or buying real estate.