Mass raids on men are being conducted in the Penza region to force them into contracts with the Ministry of Defense, prompting protests from human rights activists, while authorities deny these allegations.

Mass raids on men are being conducted in the Penza region to force them into contracts with the Ministry of Defense, prompting protests from human rights activists, while authorities deny these allegations.

@meduzalive 20 Jun 2026, 10:51

Mass raids occurred in Penza and other cities in the region, where OMON and military enlistment offices checked the documents of passersby and detained some for signing contracts with the Ministry of Defense.

@meduzalive 20 Jun 2026, 07:06