Russia Expands Conscription Age to Bolster Forces in Ukraine

Russian lawmakers voted to raise upper age limit for military conscription from 27 to 30.
Aims to expand pool of potential recruits to support war effort in Ukraine.
Men aged 18-30 now required to serve one year in military.
Law prohibits conscripted men from leaving Russia to avoid service.
Measure reflects Russia's push to strengthen military without full mobilization.