In a significant move to address ongoing military needs, Russian lawmakers have passed a bill mandating year-round military conscription, replacing the previous system limited to spring and fall. The legislation, approved by the State Duma in its final reading, transforms conscription into a continuous process, allowing authorities to summon draftees for medical examinations and other procedures at any time of the year. While conscripts will still enter service during specific spring and summer months, the new system aims to streamline operations and alleviate pressure on conscription offices.
Lawmakers move to extend Russia’s compulsory military draft to a year-round process
