Russian leader Vladimir Putin has signed a decree for the 2025 autumn military draft, running from October 1 to December 31, according to a decree posted on the official Russian government legal portal on September 29.

The call-up will target 135,000 Russian citizens aged 18 to 30.

Vice Admiral Vladimir Tsimlyansky, deputy head of Russia’s Main Organizational and Mobilization Directorate, said draftees will serve only within Russia and will not participate in Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Previously, it was reported Russia is considering a major overhaul of its conscription system that would allow for continuous draft procedures year-round, as the country grapples with unprecedented military losses in Ukraine, according to the proposed legislative changes, introduced by the head of the Russian Parliament’s Defense Committee.

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    The people waiting to take over from Putin are not going to make matters any better.

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      16 hours ago

      That’s assuming there isn’t a populist revolution. It’s not like Russia is immune to revolutions or anything…

      Yeah, the oligarchs are planning to take over, but that’s also why they keep dying. Who’s going to be left in the end? Is there actually going to be an oligarch capable of taking over? Anyone capable of it will be a target.

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      The people waiting to take over from Putin are not going to make matters any better.

      Best relieve them of the burden of leadership then.