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Putin signs law introducing year-round conscription in Russia

4 November, 2025 Tuesday
18:44

On Tuesday, November 4, Russian leader Vladimir Putin signed a law that introduces year-round conscription for military service, meaning the draft will now take place from January 1 to December 31

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The development was reported by the Russian state media outlet RIA Novosti.

Previously, Russia conducted conscription in two periods — spring and autumn. 

  • Earlier, on October 28, the Russian State Duma approved the bill enabling continuous conscription.
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