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Russia looks to students to make up for mounting losses in Ukraine
Friday, July 3, 2026
Russia's military has launched a recruitment campaign targeting university students to sign contracts with the armed forces. The campaign occurs as Russia continues its military operations in Ukraine, which began in February 2022. Russian officials have not disclosed specific recruitment numbers or target quotas for the student initiative.
Original reporting: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp8lnnr080go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
