KYIV — Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered another 160,000 Russian citizens be called up to serve in the military, Russian news agency Interfax reported Monday.

Russia drafts men aged 18 to 30 years old. The new order, starting April 1 and to be completed by July 15, comes amid the ongoing negotiations for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, brokered by the United States.

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    4 days ago

    But who is working in their factories then? Are you Russian?

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      4 days ago

      Well factory workers have a slightly lower chance of dying, even account for strikes against military factories. So don’t need to be replaced as much as soldiers.