Russia is intensifying efforts to replenish its forces in the Ukraine war by allegedly resorting to coercive recruitment tactics as battlefield losses mount, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal report claims that in some Russian regions, police and military recruiters have detained men, threatened them, and in some cases physically assaulted them until they agreed to sign military contracts. The alleged crackdown comes as voluntary enlistment declines and Moscow faces growing pressure to replace troops lost in the conflict. The Kremlin has not publicly responded to the specific allegations, which have not been independently verified.
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