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Moscow youth raids spark mobilization fears as Russia struggles to recruit soldiers

Russian police detained hundreds of young people in Moscow on Nov. 7, handing some of them military summonses, as Russia struggles to recruit enough men for its war against Ukraine. While the raid sparked questions about whether the Kremlin is trying to recruit more soldiers through its crackdown on youth gatherings, experts say the raids may be another tool to control young Russians. Russia has developed several ways to pressure people into joining the military, including offering military co

Russian students wait beside a military propaganda poster in Moscow, Russia, on Feb. 25, 2026.

About Poland

Poland is a country in Central Europe, covering 312,696 square kilometers (120,733 square miles) with a population of approximately 38 million. Warsaw is Poland’s capital city. Poland shares a border with Ukraine, and has provided over $4 billion in military aid since Russia's full-scale invasion began in February 2022. Poland hosts over 1 million Ukrainian refugees and serves as the primary logistics hub for Western military supplies.

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