As Russia increases the age limit for conscription, we speak to men afraid of being called up to Ukraine.
Russia's Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu inspects troops at a shooting range in the country's Southern Military District"Now I live in a state of constant fear. I can't plan anything," says Peter, 27.
Before, all healthy men in Russia aged between 18 and 27 had to serve one year of compulsory military service. Conscription was carried out twice a year."I was going to get a mortgage this year and buy a flat for our family," Peter tells the BBC. "My wife and I were discussing plans for the future. Now everything is on hold.
The Russian parliament has also passed a bill that significantly increases fines for those who fail to show up at an enlistment office after they get a draft notice.
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