Overview

• The order sets the call-up period for October 1 to December 31 and tasks federal and regional authorities with executing all conscription measures.
• The decree also provides for the discharge of soldiers and sailors whose fixed-term service has ended.
• The autumn quota targets men aged 18 to 30 and is 25,000 lower than the spring 2025 plan of 160,000.
• In a separate track, the State Duma approved in a first reading a bill to allow year-round medical exams, psychological screening and draft commission sessions.
• If passed, the measure would take effect on January 1, 2026, and human-rights groups warn it could legitimize off-window summons and pressure at recruitment offices.