Russia Implements Stricter Measures to Enforce Military Draft

Russia's parliament is set to pass a measure that bans people who have been drafted to the military from leaving the country and imposes electronic draft summons. The move comes ahead of an expected Ukrainian counteroffensive, and Russia's "partial mobilization" of troops in September. The battle for Bakhmut has intensified, with both sides suffering heavy casualties. Ukraine is also seeking to recruit new fighters, and draft rules could tighten as a new counteroffensive nears.