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Russia wants to introduce compulsory military training at schools

Britain's Ministry of Defence said in a statement by citing intelligence that Russia wants to introduce compulsory military training at schools ahead of conscription. Moscow has been planning to begin 140 hours of annual training at schools from September 2023 onwards.

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The British Defence Ministry has published information sourced from the country's intelligence services since the war began at the end of February with the aim of countering Russian reports and of boosting backing for Ukraine in the West.