Russian President Vladimir Putin is orchestrating a large-scale mobilization effort across the nation, aiming to enlist individuals with criminal backgrounds such as drug traffickers, murderers, and mafia affiliates for frontline duty. Additionally, he plans to enhance the country’s internal security service in response to escalating concerns of societal unrest linked to economic struggles, fuel scarcities, and discontent over the faltering conflict in Ukraine.
Reports indicate that Putin has directed internal security authorities to prepare for the potential implementation of martial law in Russia to quell any outbreaks of violence or looting as economic conditions deteriorate.
This significant development within Moscow’s security and military structures comes in the wake of continued severe Ukrainian assaults deep inside Russian territory. Ongoing drone and missile strikes by Ukraine within Kremlin borders have disrupted oil and gas supplies, underscoring to Russians the proximity of the conflict.
Recent drone attacks have targeted prominent Wildberries retail delivery centers in Russia, inflicting significant damage on the businesses of numerous local proprietors. These locations were allegedly singled out due to their alleged involvement in providing parts for lethal drone weaponry utilized in the Ukrainian conflict.
In a successive wave of assaults, Ukraine has launched long-range drone strikes on various oil facilities and pipelines in Russia, with a Wildberries logistical hub reportedly among the targets hit.
As noted by the US-based Institute for the Study of War, the Kremlin seems to be laying the groundwork for potential mobilization efforts and preparing for potential internal turmoil in Russia stemming from such actions.
A recent bill passed by the Russian State Duma permits individuals with active criminal records, including those tied to drug smuggling and organized crime, to enlist with the Russian Ministry of Defence during formal mobilization periods. This initiative is set to significantly broaden the pool of eligible military recruits at a time when recruitment for the conflict has become a pressing concern.
Data indicates that a considerable number of Russian military recruits barely endure more than half an hour on the front lines, with Moscow reportedly enduring over 1.4 million casualties through fatalities and injuries.
The Institute for the Study of War suggests that the Kremlin is laying the groundwork for announcing formal mobilization and potentially declaring martial law in anticipation of potential societal unrest, as mobilization continues to face significant opposition within Russian society.
Wildberries has suffered severe losses due to repeated drone strikes by Ukraine, compelling the company’s owners to compensate over 88,000 of its sellers.
Attacks on Russia’s energy infrastructure have severely impacted Putin’s ability to sustain the conflict in Ukraine, while Ukraine has also targeted nearly 200 of Russia’s “shadow fleet” vessels known for evading sanctions imposed during the invasion.
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