Putin’s war machine scours the home front for recruits
- Posted on August 10, 2026
- By Financial Times
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Russia intensifies recruitment efforts across domestic territories through controversial tactics including forced conscription, intimidation campaigns, and misleading propaganda. As military casualties mount in the Ukraine conflict, Moscow implements aggressive strategies to replenish troop numbers, raising concerns about civil liberties and the sustainability of prolonged military operations. These recruitment methods reflect escalating pressure on the Russian government to maintain combat effectiveness.
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