Russian conscripted men at a Moscow recruiting office during Russia's partial military mobilization
epa10224831 Russian conscripted men say goodbye to relatives at a recruiting office during Russia's partial military mobilization in Moscow, Russia, 05 October 2022. Russian President Putin announced in a televised address to the nation on 21 September, that he signed a decree on partial mobilization in the Russian Federation due to the conflict in Ukraine. Russian Defense Minister Shoigu said that 300,000 people would be called up for service as part of the move. EPA/MAXIM SHIPENKOV