Mobilisation fears grip Russians as Moscow's forced recruitment spikes — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mobilisation-fears-grip-russians-as-moscow-s-forced-recruitment-spikesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Russia increases forced recruitment and expands target demographics for Ukraine warhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mobilisation-fears-grip-russians-as-moscow-s-forced-recruitment-spikeshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mobilisation-fears-grip-russians-as-moscow-s-forced-recruitment-spikes#u50063Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:45:36 +0000Russia is intensifying forced recruitment efforts through aggressive tactics and intimidating measures to bolster its military. Moscow has expanded its outreach to include women and university students, with 47 of the 50 top universities now advertising Defense Ministry contracts. Anti-war organizations report a rise in forced enlistments across the country, while some local communities are attempting to resist the round-ups conducted by aggressive recruiters. These shifts indicate a broader effort to offset losses by targeting previously less-pressured populations.Why it mattersThe Russian go