Moscow: Russia has raised the age of conscription for the compulsory one-year military service from 27 to 30 years as it sought to replenish forces on the frontline in Ukraine. The lower house of the Russian parliament voted for the same and the law also bars conscripts from leaving the country once the enlistment office has sent the draft notice, the Guardian reported.
This comes as Russia tried to avoid another call for mobilisation like last year which was not received well by the majority as the issue of conscruption remains a senstive topic for the country.
“From January 1, 2024, citizens aged 18 to 30 will be called up for military service,” the lower house of parliament was quoted as saying by the Guardian after the bill was passed.
The bill still remains to be approved by the upper chamber and signed into law by President Vladimir Puti.
Previously, one year of military service was mandatory in Russia for men aged 18 to 27 with conscription carried out twice a year. Lawmakers also said the initial proposal to gradually shift the conscription age to between 21 and 30 was dropped, the report said.
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