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Russia ramps up forces with 150k called up in spring conscription drive

by Jove 1 April 2024

Putin ramps up forces with 150k called up in spring conscription drive

VLADIMIR Putin has called up 150,000 Russian men to join the army, making it the highest-ever conscription drive in almost a decade.

The dictator seems to be ramping up his force to prepare for a feared spring offensive against Ukraine amid wavering Western support for Kyiv.

Putin has signed a decree set out to enlist 150,000 citizens for compulsory military service — Putin has signed a decree set out to enlist 150,000 citizens for compulsory military serviceCredit: East2West

The despot will use the fresh recruits to fuel his illegal war against Ukraine — The despot will use the fresh recruits to fuel his illegal war against UkraineCredit: East2West

The forced recruits are expected to be sent to the frontlines in warzone — The forced recruits are expected to be sent to the frontlines in warzoneCredit: East2West

Putin is feared to launch his biggest ground offensive against Ukraine this spring — Putin is feared to launch his biggest ground offensive against Ukraine this springCredit: AP

The despot signed a decree setting out the spring conscription campaign, calling…

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