The Kremlin has instructed Russian regional authorities to recruit contract soldiers to meet a national target of 409,000 personnel this year. This effort aims to replenish military ranks without declaring a new wave of mobilization.

Ukrainian intelligence has revealed what it calls 'absurd' excuses from Russian regional authorities for not activating air raid sirens during drone and other aerial attacks.

Russian regional authorities have reportedly begun demanding fees from businesses that wish to exempt their employees from military service for the war in Ukraine.

A leaked document obtained by TV Rain indicates that Russian regional authorities are demanding companies supply workers to participate in the war in Ukraine.