The Kremlin Is Bullying More Russians Into Fighting in Ukraine

Russia is forcibly detaining fighting-age men in towns and cities to boost army ranks as voluntary recruitment stalls.

Recruiters use threats, beatings, and pretexts like document checks to pressure men into signing up.

The campaign echoes Vladimir Putin's partial mobilization of fall 2022 and raises speculation of another draft.

Russian authorities offer payments exceeding a year's salary, but recruitment remains difficult due to high front-line casualties.

Artyom Klyga, a lawyer, says authorities have 'switched to a method of violence' to force enlistment.