A grassroots Russian group called the Council of Mothers and Wives has been publicly demanding to speak to Russia's military leadership about the draft and, in some cases, learn the whereabouts of men they say were sent to Ukraine and have not been heard from since.
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Footage taken in Stavropol region in southern Russia reveals a man complaining about the pitiful resources he has for fighting, showing his paintball mask.
Russia will 'examine' situations in which civilians that are ill-suited to combat service were drafted into the Russian military, an official reportedly said.