Russian Army Denies University Students Face Pressure to Join Drone Forces
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- Category: Russia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-27 07:10 UTC
- Sources: Moscow Times
The Russian Defense Ministry has denied allegations that university students are being pressured into joining the country's drone forces. A senior defense official stated that commanders are prohibited from transferring recruits without written consent.
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