If you were a Russian parent would YOU want your son heading to Ukraine with little to no training and having to use Russian equipment?
WWG1WGA
Garde la Foi, mes amis! Nous nous sommes les sauveurs de la République! Maintenant et Toujours!
(Keep the Faith, my friends! We are the saviors of the Republic! Now and Forever!)
LonePalm, le Républicain du verre cassé (The Broken Glass Republican)
Conscription was started in 2021. I’m not sure it was necessary. Russia is using primarily mercenary troops in the Ukraine. I heard a couple weeks ago they might send in regular troops. If they do the battle field will change a lot in the next couple weeks.