As noted by British intelligence, the law adopted in the Russian Federation on April 11 on the creation of a single register of persons suitable for military service, which allows the delivery of summonses to Russian men in electronic format, removed another obstacle for the Russian authorities to attract more conscripts to the war against Ukraine.
This was announced by the Ministry of Defense of Great Britain.
British intelligence officials point out that Russian conscription data is now linked to other government online services, and it is likely that the authorities will punish those who evade the draft by automatically restricting employment rights and restricting travel abroad.
British intelligence said the measures would come into effect this year, but did not specifically point to any major new wave of forced mobilization in Russia.
Currently, the Kremlin prefers to attract additional volunteers. However, the move is likely to be part of a long-term approach to increasing army personnel as Russia anticipates a prolonged conflict in Ukraine, UK intelligence officials added.
On April 11, the State Duma approved amendments to the Russian legislation on the delivery of summonses to conscripts in electronic form and measures to combat those who ignore the summons. The next day, the draft law passed the Federation Council. When the dictator Vladimir Putin signs the document, the "military-serf law" will actually come into effect in the Russian Federation: it will become much more difficult for men aged 18-60 to avoid being sent to the army.