Russian authorities in annexed territory celebrate Soviet holiday by telling male infants to report for duty in 2032. Meduza reports Russian authorities in Crimea have formally presented newborn boys with military draft notices alongside the more usual birth certificates, calling on them to report for duty in 2032. The Crimean government handed out the notices to newborn boys during a solemn ceremony in the Sevastopol civil registry office as part of celebrations for an annual holiday known as Defender of the Fatherland Day on 23 February. Related: Ukraine separatists celebrate Soviet holiday in Donetsk Related: Putin confirms Crimea annexation …read more
Source: The Guardian
