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Russia Enacts New Reservist Law Amid Ukraine War, Sparking ‘Hidden Mobilization’ Concerns

Nov 7, 2025

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by

Reza Rafati

in Operations & Campaigns

A new Russian law allowing reservist call-ups for ‘special training’ amid the Ukraine war has sparked concerns of a ‘hidden mobilization’ to bolster forces, though its impact remains debated.