<p>Fourteen months into the Russia-Ukraine war and a few months after President Vladimir Putin announced the partial military mobilisation of Russian citizens, Moscow is taking drastic steps to catch those evading the nation's compulsory military draft. As per a report by Russian state-owned news agency TASS, Moscow authorities are using the nation's vast system of facial recognition to track down young men eligible for serving in the military.</p>

<p>"To determine the place of residence of the conscript, video surveillance systems in the city of Moscow are being used," said Moscow's chief enlistment officer Maxim Loktev while talking to TASS.</p>

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<p>In 2017, Moscow's Department of Information Technologies announced that more than 3,000 surveillance cameras in the city had been connected to a facial recognition system.</p>

<p>This comes as just last week Putin signed a law tightening restrictions on draft evaders and made it so that call-up papers can be delivered electronically instead of in-person delivery by an enlistment officer or employer.</p>

<p>As per Reuters, facial recognition will make life harder for thousands of 18 to 27-year-olds who every spring and autumn do their best to dodge recruitment. Alongside those called up for service in the Ukraine war, these young men try their best to dodge recruitment officers trying to force them to do their year of&nbsp;compulsory military service.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;​​​​​​​<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-moves-towards-electronic-system-to-crack-down-on-conscription-dodgers-581848">Russia moves towards electronic system to crack down on conscription dodgers</a></strong></p>

<p>Since the start of the Ukraine war, at least 300,000 reservists have been mobilised to fight in Ukraine.</p>

<p>The nation's compulsory military service exponentially expands Russia's armed forces.&nbsp;Starting in 2021, all Russian male citizens aged 18-27 are required to undergo conscription for one year of active duty military service in the country's armed forces. Recruitment campaigns for this are held twice every year; in spring and in autumn.</p>

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Fourteen months into the Russia-Ukraine war and a few months after President Vladimir Putin announced the partial military mobilisation of Russian citizens, Moscow is taking drastic steps to catch those evading the nation's compulsory military draft.

Fourteen months into the Russia-Ukraine war and a few months after President Vladimir Putin announced the partial military mobilisation of Russian citizens, Moscow is taking drastic steps to catch those evading the nation's compulsory military draft. As per a report by Russian state-owned news agency TASS, Moscow authorities are using the nation's vast system of facial recognition to track down young men eligible for serving in the military. "To determine the place of residence of the conscript, video surveillance systems in the city of Moscow are being used," said Moscow's chief enlistment officer Maxim Loktev while talking to TASS. Also read | Putin approves electronic call-up bill, clamps down on Russians who dodge military service In 2017, Moscow's Department of Information Technologies announced that more than 3,000 surveillance cameras in the city had been connected to a facial recognition system. This comes as just last week Putin signed a law tightening restrictions on draft evaders and made it so that call-up papers can be delivered electronically instead of in-person delivery by an enlistment officer or employer. As per Reuters, facial recognition will make life harder for thousands of 18 to 27-year-olds who every spring and autumn do their best to dodge recruitment. Alongside those called up for service in the Ukraine war, these young men try their best to dodge recruitment officers trying to force them to do their year of compulsory military service. Also read | Russia moves towards electronic system to crack down on conscription dodgers Since the start of the Ukraine war, at least 300,000 reservists have been mobilised to fight in Ukraine. The nation's compulsory military service exponentially expands Russia's armed forces. Starting in 2021, all Russian male citizens aged 18-27 are required to undergo conscription for one year of active duty military service in the country's armed forces. Recruitment campaigns for this are held twice every year; in spring and in autumn. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p class="MsoNormal">A new review of the US’ Defence Department has revealed that nearly 100 service members actively took part in the Capitol attack that was carried out by Trump supporters on January 6.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">In February 2021, the Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin had ordered a review of the department’s policies on countering extremism within the ranks. This review was initiated after doubts that some members may have had a role in the horrifying Capitol riot that took place in Washington.</p>

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<p class="MsoNormal">As per the review, in the past year, nearly 100 active duty or reserve members of the US military took part in extremist activities which are prohibited to a service member, Pentagon spokesman John Kirby revealed.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">"The overwhelming majority of the men and women of the Department of Defense serve this country with honor and integrity," Austin said in a statement.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">However, he also added that it is only a few members of the institution who have violated these regulations. "They respect the oath they took to support and defend the Constitution of the United States," Austin said. "We believe only a very few violate this oath by participating in extremist activities."</p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><strong>Have a look |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/in-pics-here-is-a-look-at-the-important-events-of-2021-437920">In Pics | Here is a look at the important events of 2021</a></strong></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">The authorities have not revealed what kind of activities were the defence personnel involved in, but clarified that ‘domestic terrorism’ or favouring overthrowing the ruling government were examples of prohibited activities for US military service personnel.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Authorities will also start educating and training service members about what constitutes prohibited extremist activity, which acts are not allowed for service members and more. "That includes very specifically, the guidelines for social media, what's permissible and what's not, with respect to extremist prohibited activities," Kirby said.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Oddly, this time, the recommendations and guidelines do not list specific extremist groups.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></o:p></p>


A new review of the US’ Defence Department has revealed that nearly 100 service members actively took part in the Capitol attack that was carried out by Trump supporters on January 6.

A new review of the US’ Defence Department has revealed that nearly 100 service members actively took part in the Capitol attack that was carried out by Trump supporters on January 6. In February 2021, the Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin had ordered a review of the department’s policies on countering extremism within the ranks. This review was initiated after doubts that some members may have had a role in the horrifying Capitol riot that took place in Washington. Also read | Is United States on the cusp of a civil war? A new book analyses political events in the country As per the review, in the past year, nearly 100 active duty or reserve members of the US military took part in extremist activities which are prohibited to a service member, Pentagon spokesman John Kirby revealed. "The overwhelming majority of the men and women of the Department of Defense serve this country with honor and integrity," Austin said in a statement. However, he also added that it is only a few members of the institution who have violated these regulations. "They respect the oath they took to support and defend the Constitution of the United States," Austin said. "We believe only a very few violate this oath by participating in extremist activities." Have a look | In Pics | Here is a look at the important events of 2021 The authorities have not revealed what kind of activities were the defence personnel involved in, but clarified that ‘domestic terrorism’ or favouring overthrowing the ruling government were examples of prohibited activities for US military service personnel. Authorities will also start educating and training service members about what constitutes prohibited extremist activity, which acts are not allowed for service members and more. "That includes very specifically, the guidelines for social media, what's permissible and what's not, with respect to extremist prohibited activities," Kirby said. Oddly, this time, the recommendations and guidelines do not list specific extremist groups. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>United States President Donald Trump joined Americans in paying tribute to the soldiers who lost their lives while serving in the military services. However, the president's twitter wishes did not go very well with the war veterans and sparked an outcry on social media.</p>

<p>Donald Trump tweeted stating that dead veterans would be happy and proud "at how well our country is doing today".</p>

<p>Trump wrote, "Happy Memorial Day! Those who died for our great country would be very happy and proud at how well our country is doing today. Best economy in decades, lowest unemployment numbers for Blacks and Hispanics EVER (& women in 18years), rebuilding our Military and so much more. Nice!"</p>

<p>The veterans slammed the president and called his tweet the "most inappropriate" memorial day comment ever made by an American president.</p>

<p>"This is the most inappropriate #MemorialDay comment that a @POTUS has ever made. Self-promotion on a day to remember the fallen, and wishing those remembering their deceased loved ones a “happy” holiday is appalling. #CadetBoneSpurs," noted&nbsp;a group of war veterans.</p>

<p>The group was also furious at the Republican Party's effort to&nbsp;raise funds on Memorial Day by offering a 25 per cent discount on official Trump campaign merchandise.</p>

<p>"Really @GOP? You think this is what’s #MemorialDay is all about. Maybe you can #TakeAKnee and remember the fallen", the group tweeted in response to the Republican party's Memorial Day deal.</p>

<p>Several others, including family members of soldiers and veterans, expressed their anger on Twitter.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">“Mr. President: My father was MIA in Vietnam for 30 years. I will visit him at Arlington today. There is nothing “happy” about <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MemorialDay?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MemorialDay</a>,” tweeted retired US Army Major General <a href="https://twitter.com/PaulDEaton52?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PaulDEaton52</a>. <a href="https://t.co/FwIjFGQENz">https://t.co/FwIjFGQENz</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">"Me"-morial Day.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I don’t think I’ve EVER heard ANYONE say, “Happy Memorial Day”. My Dad, a Purple Heart-wearing Vietnam Veteran, is disgusted with this POtuS. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IgnorantAss?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IgnorantAss</a></p>
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<p>The Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States which is observed to remember&nbsp;American martyrs.</p>


Trump wrote that dead veterans would be happy and proud 'at how well our country is doing today'

United States President Donald Trump joined Americans in paying tribute to the soldiers who lost their lives while serving in the military services. However, the president's twitter wishes did not go very well with the war veterans and sparked an outcry on social media. Donald Trump tweeted stating that dead veterans would be happy and proud "at how well our country is doing today". Trump wrote, "Happy Memorial Day! Those who died for our great country would be very happy and proud at how well our country is doing today. Best economy in decades, lowest unemployment numbers for Blacks and Hispanics EVER (& women in 18years), rebuilding our Military and so much more. Nice!" The veterans slammed the president and called his tweet the "most inappropriate" memorial day comment ever made by an American president. "This is the most inappropriate #MemorialDay comment that a @POTUS has ever made. Self-promotion on a day to remember the fallen, and wishing those remembering their deceased loved ones a “happy” holiday is appalling. #CadetBoneSpurs," noted a group of war veterans. The group was also furious at the Republican Party's effort to raise funds on Memorial Day by offering a 25 per cent discount on official Trump campaign merchandise. "Really @GOP? You think this is what’s #MemorialDay is all about. Maybe you can #TakeAKnee and remember the fallen", the group tweeted in response to the Republican party's Memorial Day deal. Several others, including family members of soldiers and veterans, expressed their anger on Twitter. “Mr. President: My father was MIA in Vietnam for 30 years. I will visit him at Arlington today. There is nothing “happy” about #MemorialDay,” tweeted retired US Army Major General @PaulDEaton52. https://t.co/FwIjFGQENz — VoteVets (@votevets) May 28, 2018 × "Me"-morial Day. — Mike Bender (@MikeBenderVO) May 28, 2018 × Many people question this president, but it’s no small achievement to write the grossest, most inappropriate, most self-flattering Memorial Day message in the history of the US presidency https://t.co/t8JN7JNwdg — David Frum (@davidfrum) May 28, 2018 × I don’t think I’ve EVER heard ANYONE say, “Happy Memorial Day”. My Dad, a Purple Heart-wearing Vietnam Veteran, is disgusted with this POtuS. #IgnorantAss — KimAnnAlt (@kimannalt) May 28, 2018 × Donald Trumps Memorial Day speech... pic.twitter.com/eoC2C23ZrJ — Anne Boleyn (@MsAnneBoleyn) May 28, 2018 × Really @GOP? You think this is what’s #MemorialDay is all about. Maybe you can #TakeAKnee and remember the fallen. pic.twitter.com/Fakq5TOEWF — VoteVets (@votevets) May 28, 2018 × This is the most inappropriate #MemorialDay comment that a @POTUS has ever made. Self-promotion on a day to remember the fallen, and wishing those remembering their deceased loved ones a “happy” holiday is appalling. #CadetBoneSpurs pic.twitter.com/kRse4dnwiu — VoteVets (@votevets) May 28, 2018 × The Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States which is observed to remember American martyrs.

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