MoD tries to ease concerns over student recruitment

The Russian Ministry of Defense is attempting to alleviate concerns about its recruitment campaign launched in December 2025-January 2026, which targets university students for military service, particularly in unmanned systems troops. The MoD held an interdepartmental meeting with education officials to formalize recruitment into drone troops. The campaign has sparked public concern, prompting the MoD to take steps to reassure the public and ensure continued recruitment.