Russian soldiers face indefinite contracts or perilous frontlines
The British Ministry of Defense reveals that Russian commanders are forcing soldiers to sign indefinite contracts by threatening to send them to dangerous frontline areas.
Mobilized soldiers who had contracts with a specific expiration date are being pressured to sign new, indefinite ones. Otherwise, they risk being sent to the front, where the survival rate is only about 10-15 percent.
The reason for these actions is the lack of experienced soldiers. Since the invasion of Ukraine, around 860,000 soldiers have been killed or injured, severely depleting the number of personnel with appropriate training.
Kremlin's reaction
The Kremlin views these measures favorably because they reduce the potential need for further mobilizations, which are unpopular in the country, claims British intelligence.
The British Ministry of Defense emphasizes that these actions aim to maintain army numbers without announcing further mobilizations.
Facing losses due to the conflict in Ukraine, Russia is trying to keep its armed forces ready, even though many soldiers lack appropriate training.
