Russia calls up 134,000 conscripts but says they won't be going into Ukraine:
https://www.aol.com/russia-drafts-134-500-conscripts-101839663-131015534.html President Vladimir Putin on Thursday signed a decree ordering 134,500 new conscripts into the army as part of Russia's annual spring draft, but the defence min...
https://www.aol.com/russia-drafts-134-500-conscripts-101839663-131015534.html President Vladimir Putin on Thursday signed a decree ordering 134,500 new conscripts into the army as part of Russia's annual spring draft, but the defence min...
What Are Conscripts in Russia? Vladimir Putin Orders Over 100,000 More
The mandatory term for service for conscription in Russia was reduced from two years to one year in 2008.
www.newsweek.com