Russia is increasingly struggling to replenish its armed forces for the war against Ukraine, which could drive its leadership to consider unpopular measures such as forced mobilisation and exit bans.

As Russian battlefield gains slow and recruitment drive falters, Ukraine is warning that the Kremlin may finally reach for the measure it has long resisted — a forced…

It is becoming increasingly difficult for Russia to recruit new soldiers for the war against Ukraine. Despite payments of millions of dollars and promises to write off debts,…