One of the largest rounds of conscription to Russia’s military for several years is underway, as President Vladimir Putin ...

Russia already has a military draft in place for men between the ages of 18 to 30, with draftees typically serving one year before entering the reserves. The latest normal draft mobilization began ...

Just a few weeks ago, the Russian military, paramilitary units, and pro-Russian separatist forces were losing as many as 1,500 men on a daily basis. And this drop in average daily losses ...

On April 1, Russia began a new conscription drive with the goal of enlisting 160,000 military-age men between 18 and 30. It is the largest such call-up since 2011, aiming to fulfil last year’s ...

Russia lacks any formal, organized effort to account for legions of missing soldiers. That often leaves relatives in limbo, ...

Accordingly, the Russian military exchanges men for territory. While it might be seen as odd and cynical to the average Western observer, the Russian military is doing exactly what it knows how to do.