Russia to deny foreign passports to draft-age men without military IDs

Russia's Interior Ministry proposes denying foreign passport applications to draft-age men lacking military IDs, tightening exit controls amid ongoing mobilization concerns. This extends existing restrictions on male travel, signaling further state control over population movement. The measure, if enacted, would reinforce the Kremlin's manpower policies and could affect labor migration and diaspora ties.

AI disclosure: Model-written summary of the source, not a verified fact. Check the sources. How Mosaic works