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WorldRussians describe forced and deceptive military recruitment

Russia denies preparing another mass mobilization, saying it sends only volunteers to fight in Ukraine. But several Russians told CNN that relatives were forced or misled into joining the military, while human rights groups report a sharp rise in coercive tactics. Some call it a “creeping mobilization.”

CCNN 2026-10-27 17:41