# Four years after Putin announced ‘partial mobilization,’ rumors of another wave spread. Lawyers offer Russians a protection guide

https://mins.news/en/item/68387

- Meduza, 2026-09-22 06:16 UTC
- World
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/feature/2026/09/22/four-years-after-putin-announced-a-partial-mobilization-rumors-of-another-wave-are-spreading-meduza-asked-lawyers-how-russians-can-protect-themselves

> Four years after Russia announced mobilization, rumors of another wave are circulating, though its likelihood remains unclear. Meduza worked with lawyers from the Conscientious Objectors Movement and the Conscript School on guidance for Russians facing draft roundups, detention, or pressure to sign military contracts. It urges them to prepare notarized documents, medical records, deferment papers, complaint templates, and emergency contacts.

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