Russia Turns to Detainees and Students as Battlefield Losses Mount

Facing sustained losses and recruitment setbacks, Russia has adopted two controversial methods to bolster its military ranks: recruiting detainees and targeting university students. These strategies reflect Moscow's struggle to maintain force levels amid increasingly heavy casualties in Ukraine. Sources indicate that Russian law enforcement agencies, including the FSB and Interior Ministry, are now approaching suspects and defendants within the judicial system. These individuals, many awaiting t