General mobilization in the Russian Federation will not be announced yet, however, the Russian leadership ordered the “subjects of the federation” to create volunteer battalions in each region to participate in the war. Voluntary mobilization, according to analysts, could raise about 34,000 reinforcements, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW).

The Kremlin ordered in every possible way to stimulate potential recruits to take part in the Russian-Ukrainian war. As an incentive, for signing a semi-annual contract, they offer a cash reward in the amount of 3,750 to 6,000 US dollars per month. Select regions offer $3,400 immediate deposit bonus.

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It is planned to attract men under 50 years old to the service, for certain military specialties there are restrictions up to 60 years old. Before being sent to Ukraine, recruits will undergo a month-long military training.

The Russian media have already confirmed the creation or deployment of volunteer battalions in Kursk, Primorsky Krai, the Republic of Bashkortostan, Chuvashia, Chechnya, the Republic of Tatarstan, the city of Moscow, Perm, Nizhny Novgorod and Orenburg regions, back in late June and early July. Volunteer units are also formed in the Tyumen region.

It is also interesting that the level of support for the war among Russians began to decline.. According to a closed poll, about 57% of Russian citizens have a positive attitude towards the continuation of military aggression against Ukraine.

In addition, the majority of Russians are not ready to pay out of their own pocket in favor of the army..