280,000 Russians have signed up for military service as the Ukraine war grinds on. Former Russian President and Security Council Chairman Dmitry Medvedev confirmed the recruitment since January 1 this year on contract basis. His claims came during a visit to the far-eastern Russian Island of Sakhalin. Medvedev remarked that more efforts are being made to beef up the armed forces. Watch the video for more.

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