Russian businesses are being forced to participate in the mobilization
In one of the municipal districts of Russia’s Kirov Region, local businesses are required to sign agreements to carry out tasks related to mobilization efforts. If they refuse, the businesses may face restrictions on their ability to exempt employees from conscription.
According to the document, local organizations must enter into agreements “on the performance of mobilization tasks” within 30 days.
The order is dated September 21, 2026, and signed by the head of the municipal district.
At the same time, the document outlines the possible consequences for companies that refuse to sign. In particular, the authorities may deprive them of the ability to exempt employees from conscription under mobilization.
The Kirov Region is not the only Russian region where measures related to mobilization preparations have recently been stepped up.
In Udmurtia, a tender was announced on September 10 for additional professional training for 20 state and municipal employees under the program “Organization of Mobilization Preparation in State and Local Government Bodies.” The cost of the procurement exceeds 353,000 rubles, and the training is scheduled to last 48 hours.
Separately, Udmurtia announced a procurement for training on the organization of mobilization preparation; other training areas include military registration, training citizens in military registration specialties, and the protection of state secrets. In September, the republic’s government also approved a plan for training citizens in military registration specialties for the 2026–2027 academic year.
Russian media outlets are reporting this, citing the relevant document, as confirmed by The Moscow Times.
In Russia, the aggressor state, people are trying to leave the country due to fears of a new mobilization and possible restrictions on travel. According to the anti-war project “Kovcheg,” the number of requests for urgent assistance with emigration has increased nearly eightfold since the beginning of summer.
A former CIA director stated that Vladimir Putin is unlikely to achieve his stated military objectives even after a new mobilization. In his view, Russia’s advantage in human resources and the economy does not guarantee the achievement of these objectives.
