Fear and promises, or conscription in Russia

Vice-Admiral Vladimir Cymlanski, Head of the General Board of Organization and Mobilization of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, announced on September 22, 2025, at Minoborona's briefing, the launch of a fall draft in the Russian Federation. It is expected to proceed in line with the planned plan from 1 October to 31 December 2025, and the draft decisions are to apply for 1 year from the date of their delivery. This means that if a Russian citizen is not called into service in the current draft campaign, he will not avoid it, but will be called to another.