Vladimir Putin Doubles Defense Budget After Facing Public Backlash

As RadarOnline.com previously reported, to supplement the military forces, the Russian parliament passed legislation increasing the maximum conscription age from 27 to 30.

A bill was also approved to enforce higher fines, up to 30,000 rubles ($315), for men who fail to report to an enlistment office after receiving a draft notice.

In an effort to prevent draft evasions, the government implemented a digital conscription system, making it harder for individuals to avoid military service. A new law now prohibits conscripts from leaving the country once they receive their summons.