Russian commanders enforce indefinite contracts amid war losses
The British Ministry of Defence reveals that Russian commanders are forcing soldiers to sign indefinite contracts by threatening to send them to dangerous frontline areas.
Mobilised soldiers who had contracts with a specific expiration date are being forced to sign new, indefinite contracts. 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, about 860,000 soldiers have been killed or injured, which has severely depleted the number of personnel with appropriate training.
Kremlin's reaction
British intelligence claims that the Kremlin views these measures favourably because they reduce the potential need for further mobilisations, which are unpopular in the country.
The British Ministry of Defence emphasises that these actions aim to maintain the army's numbers without the need to announce further mobilisations.
In the face of losses suffered due to the conflict in Ukraine, Russia is trying to keep its armed forces ready, even though many soldiers do not have the appropriate training.
