The Russian Ministry of Defense denied allegations of coercing students into participating in the special military operation, though recruitment has been ongoing in universities and colleges since late 2025, including a case in Ufa where students were encouraged to send acquaintances to war.

The Russian Ministry of Defense denied allegations of coercing students into participating in the special military operation, though recruitment has been ongoing in universities and colleges since late 2025, including a case in Ufa where students were encouraged to send acquaintances to war.

@meduzalive 27 Apr 2026, 15:17

The Russian Ministry of Defense stated that there are no intentions to coerce students into participating in the special military operation and that universities do not expel students to send them to drone troops, with complaints about pressure on students being unsubstantiated.

@meduzalive 27 Apr 2026, 07:51