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Bill McLoughlin

Russia to introduce online army call-up and ban draft avoiders from leaving country

Russia’s parliament has approved legislation to allow conscription papers to be served online.

Previously, men were called up to the army by serving papers in person or via an employer. Now, Russian MPs have approved legislation where this will be done via a well-used government portal.

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