When Russian President Vladimir Putin signs new legislation to overhaul the country’s conscription system, it will make it harder for Russians to avoid being called up for military service, and keep at least some of those who already fled the country away longer.
Putin is expected to sign the bill, which was hurriedly passed by Russia’s upper and lower houses of parliament this week, into law shortly.
As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine enters its 14th month, the move will create a system where conscription and draft notices will be delivered electronically through a widely used government services portal instead of being hand-delivered.
Even if the recipient
