Russians can be called up to serve in the military up to the age of 55, under new changes
Vladimir Putin has raised the age limit at which Russian reservists can be mobilised to 55 in an apparent attempt to boost troop numbers for Moscow’s war in Ukraine.
A new law signed by the Russian president means high-ranking officers will be eligible to be mobilised up until the age of 55, up from 50 previously, while privates and sergeants can be called up until the age of 40, up from 35.
The lower age limit for middle-ranking officers will meanwhile be raised to 50, from 45 previously.
The changes, which will be gradually rolled out over a four-year period from 2024-2028, mean high-ranking officers will eventually be able to serve by law until they are 70.