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Russia conscription laws change, leaving some fearful of Ukraine war call-up

2023-08-05 07:54
As Russia increases the age limit for conscription, we speak to men afraid of being called up to Ukraine.
Russia conscription laws change, leaving some fearful of Ukraine war call-up

"Now I live in a state of constant fear. I can't plan anything," says Peter, 27.

He is a salesman living in St Petersburg - but he is now at risk of being called up to fight as part of the Ukraine war.

At the end of July, Russia raised the maximum conscription age by three years, widening...