Russia's Military Conscription Plans and Actions.

The United Kingdom's Defense Ministry has stated that Russia is likely preparing for a wider military conscription as its war against Ukraine enters its second year. The Russian Duma has introduced a bill to shift the age range for Russian men to be drafted from 18 to 27 years old to 21 to 30 years old, which is expected to pass and become effective in January. The UK defense ministry believes that Russian authorities want to change the age bracket as many men ages 18 to 21 claim an exemption to conscription through their enrollment in higher education.