(Adnkronos) – During the autumn 2025 conscription call-up, 135,000 soldiers were recruited in Russia, the Ministry of Defense in Moscow announced. As in previous call-ups, recruits have the option to choose the branch of service they wish to join. Particular attention this year was given to research, development, and production units, to which 680 recruits were assigned, as well as to sports companies, which absorbed 240.