Russia and Belarus spending billions to militarize children, Ukrainian intelligence claims
Joint military training programme aims to build mobilization reserve for future conflicts, according to Kyiv intelligence sources.
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Russia and Belarus are spending billions of dollars on the militarization of children and preparation of a mobilization reserve, according to Ukrainian intelligence services.
The programme reportedly focuses on military training of youth with the stated goal of creating a pool of soldiers available for rapid deployment in future conflicts. Ukrainian National News cited the intelligence assessment as detailing systematic efforts to involve minors in military instruction across both nations.
The claim represents escalating concerns in Kyiv about long-term military preparations by Moscow and Minsk. Western officials have previously flagged Russian efforts to expand its conscription base through youth programmes. No response from Russian or Belarusian authorities has been reported.