Russia sees new wave of military summonses — those who ignore them face blacklisting
Residents in several Russian cities are receiving summonses to appear at military enlistment offices under the guise of "data verification," with those who refuse risking being blacklisted. Reports also point to rumors of a new forced mobilization wave after autumn parliamentary elections.
Residents in several Russian cities, including Ufa, are reportedly receiving a wave of summonses ordering them to appear at military enlistment offices, officially to "verify their data," according to foreign media reports.
According to the reports, the summonses actually serve as a tool to bring people into the enlistment offices. Men who show up are reportedly pressured, through persuasion and threats, to sign contracts with Russia's Defense Ministry that would send them to the front line.
Consequences of ignoring summonses
Those who ignore the summonses and fail to appear at the enlistment office risk being placed on so-called blacklists. This can result in a ban on leaving the country and suspension of one's driver's license.
Rumors of new mobilization
The reports also mention rumors circulating in Russia about a possible new wave of forced mobilization following parliamentary elections expected this autumn. One likely reason cited is Russia's heavy losses in the war in Ukraine, which have significantly slowed its offensive.
According to Robert Brovdi, commander of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces, known by the callsign "Madyar," Russia managed to recruit just over 245,000 new conscripts between January and the end of July 2026. At the same time, he claims Russian forces lost more than 253,000 soldiers during the same period, either killed or severely wounded.
