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New Russian campaign tries to entice men to fight in Ukraine
1 year, 8 months ago

New Russian campaign tries to entice men to fight in Ukraine

Associated Press  

TALLINN, Estonia — A new campaign is underway this spring across Russia, seeking recruits to replenish its troops for the war in Ukraine. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said last week that serving summonses to update records in enlistment offices is “usual practice” and a “continued undertaking.” Other unconfirmed media reports say authorities have told regional governments to recruit a certain …

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New Russian campaign tries to entice men to fight in Ukraine
1 year, 8 months ago

New Russian campaign tries to entice men to fight in Ukraine

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said last week that serving …

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New Russian campaign tries to entice men to fight in Ukraine
1 year, 8 months ago

New Russian campaign tries to entice men to fight in Ukraine

India Today  

A new campaign is underway this spring across Russia, seeking recruits to replenish its troops for the war in Ukraine. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said last week that serving summonses to update records in enlistment offices is “usual practice” and a “continued undertaking.” Other unconfirmed media reports say authorities have told regional governments to recruit a certain number of volunteers. …

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Russia struggles to replenish its troops in Ukraine
2 years, 4 months ago

Russia struggles to replenish its troops in Ukraine

Associated Press  

The prisoners at the penal colony in St. Petersburg were expecting a visit by officials, thinking it would be some sort of inspection. Speaking on condition of anonymity because she feared reprisals, she said her boyfriend wasn’t among the volunteers, although with years left on his sentence, he “couldn’t not think about it.” As Russia continues to suffer losses in …

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As losses mount, Russia struggles to replenish its troops in Ukraine
2 years, 4 months ago

As losses mount, Russia struggles to replenish its troops in Ukraine

LA Times  

The prisoners at the penal colony in St. Petersburg were expecting a visit by officials, thinking it would be some sort of inspection. Speaking on condition of anonymity because she feared reprisals, she said her boyfriend wasn’t among the volunteers, although with years left on his sentence, he “couldn’t not think about it.” As Russia continues to suffer losses in …

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Ukrainian refugees get a new start in a Paris bistro
2 years, 7 months ago

Ukrainian refugees get a new start in a Paris bistro

LA Times  

Alina Prokopenko, 22, had often fantasized about someday moving to France from her hometown in western Ukraine. “He wrote to me that he is looking for some Ukrainians to start the project in Paris to transform his French restaurant to a Ukrainian menu for two months,” she said. “I couldn’t imagine there would be so much attention to Ukraine, and …

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War in Ukraine fuels fears among draft-age Russian youths
2 years, 8 months ago

War in Ukraine fuels fears among draft-age Russian youths

Associated Press  

As Moscow’s forces bog down in Ukraine, many young Russians of draft age are increasingly jittery about the prospect of being sent into combat. Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu pledged at a meeting of the military brass this week that the new recruits won’t be sent to front lines or “hot spots.” But the statement was met with skepticism by many …

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