Putin Signs Laws on Year-Round Conscription

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed two new laws — one introducing year-round military conscription and another allowing the use of reservists in peacetime for specific purposes, according to documents published on the official legal information portal, Orda.kz reports.

The first law provides for conscription of citizens throughout the entire calendar year, from January 1 to December 31, starting January 1, 2026. After that date, military enlistment offices will be able to issue draft notices, conduct medical examinations, and hold draft-board meetings continuously.

However, departures to service units will still occur twice a year — from April 1 to July 15 and from October 1 to December 31.

The second law authorizes the deployment of reservists for specific peacetime tasks. It applies to citizens who voluntarily signed contracts to serve in the reserve.

According to the document, Russia’s Defense Ministry may assign reservists to “special training assemblies” to protect critical and other essential infrastructure facilities.

Previously, a U.S. intelligence assessment claimed that Russian President Vladimir Putin is determined to continue the war against Ukraine despite new U.S. sanctions.