This have nothing to do with the Syrian campaign. Russia has consciption with 1 year mandatory service for the male population. The draft is done twice a year: October 1st-December 31 and April 1- June 30. Every young man who has turned 18 years old and is fit for service has to join. Nothing has changed in this since the Soviet times. Except for the service term.
The Daily Mail draws conclusions without proper knowledge on the issue.
They’re interested in headlines & sales, not facts.