Russian army. Photo: Anadolu Agency via Getty Images

The Russian government is concerned about the ongoing economic costs of the war in Ukraine and is trying to force its military to be more disciplined.

Source: Institute for the Study of War (ISW)

Details: Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced on November 23 that Russia is not currently planning another partial involuntary call from the reserves, as authorities continue to rely on crypto mobilization strategies.

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Peskov stated that Kremlin officials are not talking about a second wave of mobilization and that Russia is recruiting enough volunteers on a contract basis.

Meanwhile, other Russian officials are stepping up efforts to encourage the hiring of contract volunteers.

On November 23, Russian leader Vladimir Putin signed a law allowing soldiers serving in Ukraine to write off loans of up to 10 million rubles (about $95,869) if courts began collections before December 1, 2024, likely aimed at motivating indebted Russians to enter contracts with the Ministry of Defense.

The Russian government remains wary of the economic burden of the ongoing war in Ukraine, especially regarding compensation for soldiers.

On November 22, Russia’s Defense Ministry introduced a bill that would require soldiers to repay their one-time service bonuses if they have committed “gross disciplinary violations” or shirked military duties.

Putin has recently expressed concerns about Russia’s long-term economic stability, including cutting payments for soldiers injured in combat.

The draft law likely aims to improve discipline among military personnel, as complaints about poor treatment by the Russian military command persist.

To quote the Key Takeaways from the ISW on November 23:

• The Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) has likely attempted to cover up the recent removal of the acting commander of the Southern Military District (SMD), Colonel General Gennady Anashkin, following widespread accusations within the Russian information space that Anashkin’s subordinates provided false progress reports to the front line had presented. superiors.
• Ukrainian military officials denied claims about the presence of North Korean personnel in Kharkiv Oblast, amid new unconfirmed reports that North Korean “technical advisors” are operating in occupied Mariupol.
• Russian troops recently advanced in Kursk Oblast and near Velyka Novosilka.
• Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia does not currently need to conduct another partial involuntary reserve call as Russian authorities continue to lean on crypto mobilization efforts.

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