Russian Conscripts Face Coercion and Escape | Europe News

Russian conscripts, including teenagers drafted straight out of school, are being coerced into signing brutal, long-term military contracts under threat of violence and punishment — some even driven to suicide. Schools allegedly sabotage students’ grades to force them into service, while new recruits are funneled into notorious, violent units. Mothers report their sons were tricked or harassed into signing. Amid a desperate military manpower crunch, these tactics are escalating. One young defector fled to Armenia, then Germany, only to face deportation — now temporarily sheltered in a church asylum, highlighting the near-impossible path to refuge for Russian deserters in Europe. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/94c02cff62026d62