Russia to conscript 120,000 in fall draft; officials deny Ukraine deployment

Russia's General Staff announced plans to conscript 120,000 men during the fall draft, with Colonel General Yevgeny Burdinsky stating none will be sent to Ukraine. This continues Russia's routine semi-annual conscription cycle, but the denial of Ukraine deployment is a notable reassurance amid ongoing conflict. The actual disposition of conscripts remains uncertain, as past statements have been contradicted by reports of conscripts being involved in combat.