INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Russia has begun testing a website for its new digital military draft system, which could prevent men from leaving the country ahead of a
planned call-up later this fall.Last year, President Vladimir Putin signed a law prohibiting draftees from leaving the country once they
receive electronic call-up papers
Under the new system, a draft notice is considered received as soon as it appears on the website, and individuals are responsible for
checking their own names on the dedicated online portal.The introduction of the new system was widely seen as an attempt to crack down on
draft dodging, as previous call-up papers had to be delivered in person and were therefore easily ignored
According to information provided on the website, the system is currently being tested in the Ryazan and Sakhalin regions, as well as the
a summons online will face restrictions, including bans on driving, applying for loans and registering a business.The military draft website
is scheduled for a nationwide launch on Nov
1, according to a decree issued by the Russian government earlier this year
exposed inefficiencies in military recruitment and led to a large-scale exodus of Russians.The Kremlin maintains it does not plan another
However, amid a manpower shortage in Ukraine, Putin expanded the age range for compulsory military service to 18-30 starting this year.A
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