Russia Implements Digital Draft System to Combat Draft Dodging.

Russian men of conscription age have shown confusion and indifference towards a new law tightening military draft procedures, despite warnings that it could facilitate a second wave of mobilization. The law allows the authorities to issue online call-up papers, blocks some men from traveling abroad and mandates the creation of a digital database of those eligible for military service. Experts warn the changes will give the Kremlin the tools to send more men to the frontlines in Ukraine. Despite this, the latest changes have not triggered an exodus or much obvious concern.