The mandatory conscription for men age 18-30 only lasts one year. This can force them back into military service and be used to enhance selective enforcement against dissidents.

There are an estimated 30-40 million users is Russia, with the majority being men age 25-34. The overall goal is likely to criminalize it so they can be forced to enter military service or go to jail.

The circumstances of his death were previously unknown, however there were unconfirmed rumors he was killed by Russians.

I presume this will have zero effect, especially since it includes this huge exemption.

Those who use Telegram “part of their job duties” will not be affected by the move.

The missile hit the dialysis unit.

Firstly, that article was written just weeks after Russia’s full-scale invasion began, over two years ago. Second, would that justify the bombing?

The photos and videos from the scene disprove any notion that this was a military target. Russia intentionally targets civilians on a daily basis.