Vladimir Putin signs new law banning conscripts from fleeing Russia

A Russian conscript looks at documents outside of a local enlistment office during a recruitment drive for the spring 2023 military campaign. Source: AAP / Sergei Malgavko

The issue of replenishing troop numbers has become a concern for both Ukraine and Russia as they each prepare for upcoming spring offensives.

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Published 15 April 2023 1:00pm

Updated 15 April 2023 2:38pm

By Hannah Kwon

Source: SBS News

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The issue of replenishing troop numbers has become a concern for both Ukraine and Russia as they each prepare for upcoming spring offensives.

Battle for Bakhmut raging in eastern Ukraine has depleted ranks on both sides.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has rushed through a law to boost the country’s conscription program, making it harder for potential recruits to evade signing up.

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