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Russian Force Generation Update, May 14, 2025 | ISW
Feb 11, 2026 - The Russian MOD intensified recruitment efforts for the state-controlled Africa Corps starting in February 2025.
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https://understandingwar.org/research/russia-ukraine/russian-force-generation-and-technological-adaptations-update-april-23-2025/
Russian Force Generation Update, April 23, 2025 | ISW
Feb 11, 2026 - The Kremlin appears to be increasingly concerned with the Russian military's ability to retain forces in the event of demobilization.
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https://understandingwar.org/research/russia-ukraine/russian-force-generation-and-technological-adaptations-update-may-30-2025/
Russian Force Generation Update, May 30, 2025 | ISW
Feb 11, 2026 - Russian recruiters continue to offer Russian recruits low-quality and ineffective military training before deploying them to Ukraine.
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https://understandingwar.org/research/russia-ukraine/russian-force-generation-and-technological-adaptations-update-june-11-2025/
Russian Force Generation Update, June 11, 2025 | ISW
Feb 11, 2026 - Ukrainian officials warned that the PRC is increasingly enabling Russia to improve and grow its drone production.
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https://understandingwar.org/research/russia-ukraine/russian-force-generation-and-technological-adaptations-update-june-27-2025/
Force Generation Update | ISW
Feb 11, 2026 - Russia has tested a new Iranian-made Shahed (Geran) drone with new precision capabilities, fielding new radio-controlled Shahed drones.
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https://understandingwar.org/research/russia-ukraine/russian-force-generation-and-technological-adaptations-update-august-25-2025/
Russian Force Generation Update, August 25, 2025 | ISW
Feb 11, 2026 - Russian developers continue to test new kinetic anti-drone measures such as drone interceptors, thermal imaging sighting systems, and lasers.
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https://understandingwar.org/research/russia-ukraine/russian-force-generation-and-technological-adaptations-update-may-21-2025/
Russian Force Generation Update, May 21, 2025 | ISW
Feb 11, 2026 - Russian President Vladimir Putin continues to prioritize leveraging migrants to mitigate ongoing labor shortages.
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https://understandingwar.org/research/russia-ukraine/russian-force-generation-and-technological-adaptations-update-april-30-2025/
Russian Force Generation Update, April 30, 2025 | ISW
Feb 11, 2026 - Russian military recruitment officials are leveraging a new law extending the validity of conscription notices to detain military-aged men.
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https://understandingwar.org/research/future-of-war/russian-force-generation-and-technological-adaptations-update-april-15-2025/
Russian Force Generation and Technological Adaptations Update April 15, 2025 | ISW
Sep 2, 2025 - The Kremlin is using surge pricing for enlistment bonuses to recruit additional volunteers and attempt to sustain Russia's protracted war effort in Ukraine....
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