September 30th 2024.
Vladimir Putin has issued a new order, calling for an additional 133,000 soldiers to join the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The selected candidates, aged between 18 and 30, will be summoned to duty within the next two months. However, concerns have been raised by parents over their untrained sons being deployed to the volatile border regions, near the war zone.
This number surpasses the previous draft of 130,000 soldiers last year, and an additional 150,000 earlier this year. The Russian government's decision to utilize inexperienced conscripts in close proximity to the war zone has sparked outrage and criticism, contradicting Putin's previous promise to protect the lives of young soldiers.
One mother, Elena Shumilova, boldly confronted Putin about her son's death in combat. In a letter to the autocrat, she demanded an explanation for the loss of her 18-year-old son, accusing him of deceit. She expressed her disappointment and lack of respect for Putin's leadership, as she mourned the loss of her son and countless other conscripts who have lost their lives in the war.
Numerous mothers have come forward, sharing their fears and concerns for their sons who will soon be deployed to the frontlines. This is not the first time Putin has called for a large number of soldiers to join the conflict, as he also recruited 130,000 soldiers last year.
In addition to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, another neighboring country, Norway, has announced plans to potentially install a fence along their 123-mile border with Russia. This move follows in the footsteps of Finland, who erected barriers last year to prevent an increase in migrant crossings. Norway's Justice Minister, Emilie Enger Mehl, has expressed interest in the border fence as a means of deterring illegal crossings and utilizing advanced technology to monitor the border.
Finland has accused Russian authorities of orchestrating an influx of migrants to their border crossings, as retaliation for their decision to increase defense cooperation with the United States. This demonstrates the escalating tensions between Russia and its neighboring countries, as the conflict in Ukraine continues to have ripple effects throughout the region.
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