Russian President Vladimir Putin has pushed through a law that raises the age that a citizen can be mobilized in the military from 50 to 55 in a bid that could indicate the military is in need of more troops to attempt to finish of Ukraine, a country they invaded after it decided to all but hand over its sovereignty to the west, led by the leftist-run American state. The move could also be primarily about closing loopholes that have allowed people to escape the draft.
The age limit of 55 is applied only to high-ranking officers. Privates and sergeants can be called up at the age of 40, up from 35, while middle-ranking officers can be called up at the age of 50, up from 45.
A Russian NGO that actively helps people escape the draft believes the move signals a new round of mobilization is about to take place. The head of Woods NGO said of the move, “We have to conclude that the lawmakers are expanding the potential pool of manpower that can be called up in case of a likely mobilization.”
The fact that this is being implemented over four years, however, could mean the move is not being made for that purpose.
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