Russian lawmakers have approved legislation to raise the upper age limit for compulsory military service to 30 from next year, as Moscow aims to expand its pool of military reserves amidst losses in the Ukraine war. The proposed changes also ban conscripted men from leaving the country and address concerns over young, untrained men being sent to the front lines. The amendments are part of a wider overhaul of Russia’s army initiated by Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, with plans to increase the number of service members from 1.15 million to 1.5 million.
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