Russian notaries refuse powers of attorney for draft-age men without proof of no pending summonses

Rights groups report that notaries in Moscow and Samara are refusing to certify powers of attorney for draft-age men seeking representation at enlistment offices unless they prove they have no pending summonses. This appears to be an informal administrative barrier that complicates legal representation for conscripts, potentially signaling increased pressure on draft-age men. The scope and official sanctioning of this practice remain unclear.