Russian pro-government media were banned from distributing any statements about mobilization in the Russian Federation, even if they come from the State Duma or the Federation Council of the Russian Federation.

The corresponding unspoken order came from the Putin administration, writes The Moscow Times, referring to two sources in the Russian mass media.

"Before that, we could write about the current mobilization, and about possible scenarios and forecasts.

Now all forecasts are put on hold.

The demand states that it is not allowed to quote, even if the statement was made by a member of the State Duma of the Russian Federation or a senator," says one of the publication's sources.

• On December 21, the Minister of Defense of Russia, Sergei Shoigu, proposed to increase the number of the Armed Forces of Russia to 1.5 million people.

  This means that it is proposed to send about 350,000 more people to the Russian army.

  Shoigu stated that this is necessary "for a guaranteed solution to the tasks of ensuring the military security of the Russian Federation."

  In addition, the minister proposed to raise the age of conscription into the army for conscription from 18 to 21, and the maximum age of conscription to 30.

• Mobilization in Russia began on September 21.

  Russian Defense Minister Siarhei Shoigu said that up to 300,000 people will be mobilized to participate in the war in Ukraine.

• On October 31, the Ministry of Defense announced the completion of "partial mobilization events" and the cessation of issuing summonses.

  Vladimir Putin did not sign the decree on the end of mobilization, explaining that he "consulted with lawyers" and "such a document is not needed."

  Human rights activists noted that the absence of a published decree on the end of mobilization gives the Ministry of Defense the right to start mobilization again.