Putin’s recruiters scramble to avoid second mass mobilisation as Ukraine losses mount
Summary
Russia is facing difficulties finding enough soldiers to replace heavy losses in its war in Ukraine. Although President Putin has not announced a new mass mobilisation since last September’s call-up, the Russian government is using high-paying contracts and other measures to recruit more soldiers amid ongoing fighting.Key Facts
- Russia called up 300,000 reservists in September 2022 after battlefield losses.
- Since then, Russia has mainly relied on high-paid contracts to recruit about 1.3 million soldiers.
- Russian forces continue to suffer heavy casualties, estimated at over 30,000 killed or wounded per month.
- Russia recruits about 1,000 soldiers daily, mostly to replace losses, not to expand.
- Speculation about a new mobilisation is common among Russians, though officials deny plans for one.
- Authorities appear to use fears of mobilisation to encourage men to sign contracts voluntarily.
- A new law allows some convicted prisoners to join the army under contract.
- The Kremlin has not made any public decision to launch another mass call-up.
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