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07/12/2025

THE GREAT DIGITAL BETRAYAL

By Ahmed Olusegun Badmus
December 7, 2025

Why African Leaders Must Abandon Foreign Platforms Before Their Nations Are Fully Exposed

If Africa does not build its own digital infrastructure, its sovereignty will remain an illusion.

“You cannot claim independence on borrowed servers.”

“Africa is not being spied on—Africa is volunteering its secrets.”

“Data colonialism is the new scramble for Africa. We are losing without a fight.”

“No nation is sovereign if another country owns its president’s inbox.”

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THE AGE OF TOTAL EXPOSURE

If you are an African government official using Gmail, Yahoo, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram inbox, X/Twitter DMs, iCloud, or any other digital platform owned by American companies, understand one thing clearly:

There is nothing—absolutely nothing—you can hide from the United States.

Every message, every attachment, every mistake, every sensitive negotiation, every personal habit… all of it travels through systems owned, controlled, or accessible to American institutions.

This is not conspiracy.
This is infrastructure reality.

For decades, intelligence operations required officers, informants, and field missions. Today, Africa hands over its state secrets voluntarily, through foreign apps and foreign servers built on foreign laws. This is the silent architecture of modern power.

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THE LEGAL BACKDOOR AFRICAN LEADERS PRETEND DOES NOT EXIST

Under laws such as the Patriot Act, FISA, and a web of national-security statutes, U.S. agencies can legally compel companies like:

Google

Meta (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp)

Apple

Microsoft

Amazon

OpenAI

X/Twitter

Cloudflare

Starlink

…to hand over user data without ever notifying the user.

This includes:

emails

cloud storage

GPS logs

message metadata

search history

deleted files

account backups

AI chat logs

behavioural fingerprints

WhatsApp may encrypt messages, but metadata is not encrypted, and metadata often reveals more than the message itself.

A list of who spoke to whom, at what time, from what location, and how frequently, is enough to map entire governments and expose their internal workings.

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: THE NEW GOLDMINE OF INTELLIGENCE AGENCIES

Millions of Africans—including ministers, CEOs, and diplomats—feed their private thoughts into AI apps every day:

“Help me draft a confidential memo.”

“Explain this contract I’m negotiating.”

“I need advice on a sensitive situation.”

Every keystroke becomes training data.

AI companies openly state that user interactions may be logged, reviewed, or accessed under lawful government requests.

This means:
Africa is writing its strategic secrets into American machines.

And those machines never forget.

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DATA COLONIALISM: THE NEW SCRAMBLE FOR AFRICA

The tragedy is not merely that Africa’s data is exposed; the tragedy is that African governments appear unaware, unbothered, or unwilling to confront it.

Africa has:

no continental social media platform

no protected messaging infrastructure

no sovereign cloud servers

no African-owned AI systems

minimal cyber-defence capabilities

near-zero technical regulation of foreign platforms

presidents using Gmail for state business

This is not just negligence—
it is a structural surrender.

While African officials hunt “local spies,” the real espionage occurs through the very tools they use daily.

Their phones, emails, cloud accounts, and apps are already sitting on American data centres governed by American law.

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THE GLOBAL INTERNET IS NOT NEUTRAL

Although the internet appears borderless, it is structurally shaped by the U.S.:

Most global cloud storage is owned by American corporations.

Most undersea cables are owned or controlled by U.S. companies.

Root DNS infrastructure was built by American institutions.

Tech giants dominating communications are U.S.-based.

No African government can meaningfully prevent foreign access when the entire architecture belongs elsewhere.

Africa is attempting to operate sovereign states on platforms it does not own, cannot regulate, and does not understand.

That is not sovereignty.
That is digital dependency.

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THE DANGEROUS MYTH OF “SWITCHING OFF”

Even turning a phone off does not guarantee privacy.

Modern smartphones rarely truly power down.
Certain chips stay active to allow:

device tracking

remote activation

communication with towers

location updates

wake signals

This means advanced intelligence agencies can:

track a switched-off phone

extract data

reactivate components

monitor movements

And even if the phone somehow became invisible…

your entire digital history remains stored on foreign servers anyway.

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THE URGENCY: AFRICA MUST BUILD ITS OWN DIGITAL FUTURE NOW

Africa cannot continue outsourcing its sovereignty.

We need:

1. African-owned secure messaging platforms

2. African cloud data centres governed by African laws

3. A continental cybersecurity command

4. African-developed AI systems

5. Domestic encryption standards

6. Universities training cyber engineers at scale

7. A Digital Sovereignty Act enforced across the AU

Without these, no African state can claim confidentiality, independence, or strategic control.

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CALL TO ACTION: BUILD OR BE CONTROLLED

African leaders must decide:

Will the continent own its digital destiny,
or will it remain a digital colony of foreign powers?

Build your own platforms.
Secure your own data.
Protect your own sovereignty.
Or perish in the new world order.

01/12/2025

OP-ED | America’s Return to the G20 Stage: Renewal, Reckoning, or Reinvention?

By Ahmed Olusegun Badmus
December 1, 2025

Cape Town, South Africa — The United States’ assumption of the G20 presidency for 2026 comes with all the drama, tension, and symbolism that only a Trump-era global transition can produce. It is, on paper, a routine handover from South Africa to the US. In reality, it is the opening act of a profound reset in global economic diplomacy—one that follows a boycott, a barrage of rhetorical fire, and a deepening crisis of confidence within the world’s premier economic forum.

South Africa wrapped up its presidency with a historic summit in Johannesburg on November 22–23, the first ever held on African soil. The moment should have been a celebration of Global South leadership. With the theme “Solidarity, Equality, and Sustainability,” Pretoria placed circular economies, waste innovation, and the flailing UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the heart of the agenda. Leaders representing three-quarters of humanity pressed ahead with a preemptive declaration amplifying African development priorities—an unusual but telling move in a year marred by division.

But the empty chairs told the real story.

Missing were the heads of state from the United States, China, Russia, Nigeria, Mexico, and Argentina. Washington’s absence was not merely symbolic; it was deliberate. President Donald J. Trump ordered a full boycott—no delegation, no ceremonial representative—citing “human rights abuses” in South Africa and reviving discredited allegations of a “white genocide” against Afrikaners. He dismissed the Johannesburg venue as “a total disgrace” on Truth Social and later withdrew US endorsement of the summit’s declaration over climate provisions and Global South priorities.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, visibly irritated, called Trump’s claims “blatant misinformation” while calmly highlighting continued US presence in business and civil society side-events. The handover still occurred, quietly, to a US embassy official at the summit’s close. But the fracture was undeniable.

This was not an isolated outburst—it was the culmination of a year-long stance. Secretary of State Marco Rubio had already boycotted the G20 foreign ministers’ meeting in Cape Town, a preview of the administration’s increasingly selective approach to multilateralism. Critics warned that such absences were eroding the G20’s credibility. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney bluntly declared afterward: “The world can move on without the United States.”

Yet only 12% of SDG targets are on track, geopolitical tensions are rising, and trust in global institutions is thinning. Whether the world can indeed “move on” remains an open question—and now the burden shifts back to the United States.

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A TRUMP PRESIDENCY RETURNS TO THE HELM — BUT ON ITS OWN TERMS

The US State Department’s announcement on December 2 was strikingly confident. Under Trump’s leadership, the 2026 G20 will focus on “driving economic growth and prosperity to produce results,” framing the forum not as a stage for sweeping climate accords or redistributionist rhetoric but as a pragmatic “dealmaking club.” Washington’s priorities are blunt and familiar:
• cut regulatory burdens to “unleash prosperity,”
• secure affordable and resilient energy supply chains, and
• push technological innovation, from AI to industrial upgrades.

The presidency runs through November 30, 2026 and will culminate in a leaders’ summit in Miami—potentially at Trump’s own Doral resort. “The best is yet to come,” the State Department declared, echoing the Trumpian optimism of the campaign trail.

But beneath the upbeat branding lies an unavoidable reality: the US is inheriting a fractured G20 at a moment when its own actions helped widen the cracks.

Johannesburg’s pre-issued declaration—rejected loudly by Argentina—was a sign of the forum’s inability to reach consensus. The absence of major leaders reflected waning faith in its utility. The Trump administration may have skipped the summit, but it now owns the consequences.

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REINVENTION THROUGH REJECTION?

The provocative question is whether Trump’s boycott was a retreat—or a strategic reset.

The administration insists the G20 has strayed too far from its economic roots. To its supporters, the boycott was a “clearing of the deck,” a refusal to legitimize what they view as an ideologically driven agenda heavy on climate rhetoric and light on measurable outcomes. To critics, it was reckless, weakening the very forum the US now seeks to lead.

Yet there is a plausible argument that the US intends not to abandon the G20 but to redefine it. Instead of sprawling communiqués and non-binding pledges, Washington appears poised to push bilateral-style deals that move markets: energy security in the wake of Russia’s disruptions, mineral supply resilience amid China’s dominance, and faster innovation cycles in a world racing toward AI supremacy.

In this telling, the Trump doctrine is not isolationism but transactional multilateralism—a return to basics, or at least his version of them.

Even the tensions with South Africa may fade, despite Trump’s post-summit threat to bar Pretoria from participation. Ramaphosa dismissed the remark as untenable and unnecessary; diplomatic pragmatism may yet prevail.

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THE GLOBAL SOUTH RISES; AMERICA RETURNS—NOW WHAT?

South Africa’s presidency was a milestone for African voices. But the US presidency will test whether the G20 can still balance diverse priorities without splintering.

Will Trump’s focus on deregulation and growth sideline equity, climate action, and development? Possibly. Will it inject clarity into a forum bogged down by sprawling agendas? Also possible.

What is certain is that a results-oriented G20—one that prioritizes investments, infrastructure, and energy over speeches—may appeal to business communities worldwide, even if it frustrates climate advocates.

As US cities bid for ministerial events ahead of the February 3 deadline, the world watches with wary hope and cautious realism.

The Miami summit in November 2026 will be more than a gathering of leaders. It will be a referendum on whether a reimagined G20—shaped by boycott, controversy, and unapologetic American assertiveness—can transcend its divisions or fall deeper into irrelevance.

For now, the torch has been passed to Washington. Whether it becomes a beacon of prosperity—or merely a spotlight on global discord—will define the G20’s future far beyond 2026.

25/11/2025

🇿🇦🇺🇸 G20 at a Crossroads: South Africa Exits, America Enters — But Is the World’s Largest Economy Ready to Lead?

By Ahmed Olusegun Badmus – Global Affairs Commentator
Pretoria | 25 November 2025

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SOUTH AFRICA PASSES THE TORCH, BUT THE UNITED STATES DOESN’T SHOW UP

A G20 handover overshadowed by silence, snubs, and a world demanding responsible leadership

South Africa today concluded its G20 Presidency in a ceremony held at the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) in Pretoria. It should have been a routine transfer of duty — a symbolic acknowledgment of continuity, partnership, and shared global responsibility.

Instead, the moment landed with the weight of an international question mark.

Because the country receiving the baton — the United States under President Donald Trump — was absent not only today, but conspicuously missing throughout the summit South Africa so capably hosted last weekend.

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A SUMMIT WITHOUT AMERICA

South Africa managed a successful G20 gathering, bringing together critical global voices to confront the world’s most pressing challenges — rising economic fragility, climate shocks, conflict spillovers, and a shifting geopolitical order.

But one seat remained empty: that of the world’s largest economy.

The United States boycotted the summit entirely, refusing to attend, refusing to negotiate, and refusing to endorse the Leaders’ Declaration that the rest of the G20 painstakingly shaped.

For many observers, this was more than a diplomatic misstep — it was a deliberate rejection of multilateralism at a moment when global cooperation is desperately needed.

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ANOTHER SNUB: THE RAMAPHOSA “AMBUSH”

This absence follows another recent flashpoint: reports of a diplomatic ambush targeting South African President Cyril Ramaphosa during his visit to Washington.

Taken together, analysts say these episodes paint a troubling picture — one of a U.S. foreign policy increasingly driven by unilateralism, unpredictability, and disregard for cooperative norms that have underpinned international stability for decades.

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SOUTH AFRICA’S LEADERSHIP VS. AMERICA’S RETREAT

South Africa’s quiet, steady leadership throughout its G20 tenure now sits in stark contrast to Washington’s deepening isolationist posture.

Pretoria engaged stakeholders, brokered consensus, and navigated competing global interests with disciplined diplomacy.

Washington, in contrast, chose absence over attendance, silence over dialogue, and spectacle over statesmanship.

As the United States officially assumes G20 leadership on 1 December, a crucial question looms:

Can a country that refuses to sit at the table effectively lead it?

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THE WORLD CANNOT AFFORD A DISENGAGED AMERICA

The stakes could not be higher.

The global economy remains fragile.

Climate crises are accelerating.

Conflicts are widening.

Misinformation is destabilizing democracies.

Supply chains remain vulnerable.

This is a moment that demands collaboration — not withdrawal. Leadership — not performative nationalism. A commitment to the global commons — not selective engagement.

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THE CALL TO ACTION: A MESSAGE TO WORLD LEADERS

The G20 is bigger than any single nation, even the United States.
But global governance weakens when a major pillar refuses to support the structure.

As the U.S. enters its presidency:

World leaders must insist on accountability, transparency, and full participation from Washington.

They must protect the integrity of the G20 from unilateral disruption.

And they must reaffirm—firmly—that global problems demand global solutions, not political theatrics.

South Africa has done its part.
Now the world waits to see whether the United States will meet the moment — or abandon it.

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THE FINAL QUESTION

As America takes the G20 helm, the world watches with cautious hope:

Will the U.S. lead with vision, or retreat behind its own shadow?

Only Washington can answer — but the world will bear the consequences.

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01/11/2025

U.S. Designates Nigeria as ‘Country of Particular Concern’ Over Religious Freedom Violations

By Diaspora Post News Editorial Desk
Cape Town, SouthAfrica | November 1, 2025
Category: International Affairs | Human Rights | Africa

The United States has officially listed Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) for violations of religious freedom, citing ongoing killings of Christians by Islamist militants and armed groups. The designation, announced by President Donald J. Trump, raises the prospect of sanctions and signals renewed U.S. focus on Nigeria’s deteriorating security.

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U.S. Decision and Justification

In a statement from the White House, President Trump described the situation of Christians in Nigeria as an “existential threat,” blaming “radical Islamist” actors for widespread violence.
He pledged U.S. readiness to “protect religious minorities wherever their right to worship is threatened.”

The designation follows a recommendation by the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) and highlights the growing death toll from attacks across Nigeria. Advocacy organizations estimate that more than 7,000 Christians have been killed in 2025 alone, particularly in the Middle Belt and northeast regions.

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Nigeria’s Government Pushes Back

The Nigerian government immediately rejected the U.S. classification, calling it “misleading and politically charged.”

A spokesperson for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu argued that the violence affects both Christians and Muslims and arises from “wider insecurity, not targeted persecution.”

> “We are committed to countering violent extremism in all its forms,” the presidency said in an official statement, vowing to intensify military operations in conflict zones.

This response mirrors earlier dismissals of U.S. criticism, including comments from Senator Ted Cruz, who accused Nigeria’s leadership of enabling “mass murder” of Christians.

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Escalating Violence Across the Middle Belt

Data from humanitarian monitors show a sharp rise in communal attacks in 2025.
In Plateau State, more than 120 Christians were killed in the past two months—the deadliest outbreak since Christmas 2023. On October 15, Fulani militias reportedly attacked multiple villages in Barkin Ladi, killing at least 13 people and displacing hundreds.

In Benue State, more than 200 Christians were killed in June during what church leaders called a “coordinated campaign” to seize ancestral lands. Advocacy group Open Doors reports that nearly 70% of global Christian persecution deaths occur in Nigeria, with Fulani extremists increasingly implicated.

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Insurgency and Regional Security Threats

In the northeast, insurgent groups Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) continue to destabilize the region.
Since January, at least 12 major attacks have been recorded in Borno and Yobe States, targeting civilians, aid workers, and military outposts.

ISWAP maintains control over parts of Lake Chad, levying taxes and forcibly recruiting locals amid a humanitarian crisis that has displaced over 2 million people, according to United Nations estimates.

Despite Nigeria’s deployment of more than 100,000 troops, counterinsurgency operations remain hampered by reports of corruption, delayed response times, and alleged complicity within the security forces.

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Complex Motives Beyond Religion

Analysts caution against framing the crisis solely in religious terms. While Christians account for many victims, Boko Haram and ISWAP have also killed thousands of Muslims, often during territorial struggles or reprisal attacks.

Environmental degradation, desertification, and competition over land have fueled herder-farmer conflicts that cut across religious and ethnic lines.

> “There is no official policy to eradicate Christians,” said a conflict analyst based in Abuja. “The drivers are multifaceted — insecurity, climate pressures, weak governance, and organized criminality.”

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Governance, Accountability, and International Pressure

Human rights groups, including Amnesty International, have criticized Abuja for inadequate response and systemic impunity.
Despite existing peace frameworks like the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council, violence persists, particularly in the Middle Belt.

Earlier this year, the U.S. suspended portions of its humanitarian aid to Nigeria due to concerns about diversion of funds through local intermediaries.

In May, a USCIRF hearing described Nigeria’s situation as “systematic”, citing the enforcement of blasphemy laws and targeted impunity as key human rights concerns.

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Global Reactions and Future Implications

The CPC designation follows growing pressure from the U.S. Congress, including a September bill mandating sanctions on states violating religious freedom.

Representative Riley Moore welcomed the announcement as “long overdue,” while others, including international observers, warned against simplifying Nigeria’s complex conflict as “Christian genocide.”

The crisis also poses broader regional risks: jihadist networks linked to Al-Qaeda’s JNIM have recently expanded into Nigerian territory, threatening to destabilize the wider Sahel region.

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Outlook: Beyond Labels

The U.S. move underscores deepening global concern about Nigeria’s internal security and governance.
Experts emphasize that lasting peace depends on structural reforms: equitable land management, strengthened rule of law, and inclusive dialogue among ethnic and faith communities.

> Sustainable solutions, analysts agree, must “transcend rhetoric and foreign labels” to address the roots of Nigeria’s crisis — insecurity, exclusion, and economic fragility.

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10/10/2025

BREAKING: Trump Announces 100% Tariff on China Imports, Effective Nov. 1; Signals Possible Early Imposition If Beijing Responds

By Ahmed Olusegun Badmus
Cape Town, South Africa

October 10, 2025

In a rapid escalation of the ongoing trade confrontation, President Donald J. Trump announced a sweeping 100 percent tariff on all Chinese imports, set to take effect November 1. He also indicated that these tariffs could be deployed sooner if China takes additional actions or changes its stance.

Key details:

Tariff rate: 100 percent on all imports from China

Effective date: November 1

Possible acceleration: Early imposition if China alters its current policy or behavior, according to Trump

Market reaction: U.S. stock indices briefly declined following the proclamation

In a message posted on Truth Social, Trump asserted that China had taken actions deemed unacceptable and framed the tariffs as a corrective measure to counter Beijing’s perceived aggression in trade dealings.

Analysts reacted with caution, noting the potential for heightened volatility in global markets and significant repercussions for multinational supply chains, consumer prices, and geopolitical stability. Governments and businesses across the world are assessing contingency plans as the IMF and World Bank monitor the evolving trade landscape.

Global implications:

Economic spillovers for manufacturing supply chains and consumer goods prices worldwide

Potential shifts in currency markets and investment flows

Increased urgency for diplomatic engagement to de-escalate tensions and seek negotiated pathways

What to watch next:

China’s official response and any retaliatory measures

Updated market assessments and central bank signals

Potential trade talks or sanctions relief indicators

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CTA: Stay with us for live updates, expert analyses, and on-the-ground reporting as this developing story unfolds.

09/10/2025

Netanyahu Faces International Criminal Court Warrant: A Turning Point?

By Ahmed Olusegun Badmus

Cape Town, South Africa
09/10/2025

A seismic development has just rocked the international political landscape. The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu, the sitting Prime Minister of Israel, on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity.

This unprecedented move marks a potentially pivotal moment in global justice, raising profound questions about accountability, sovereignty, and the future of international law.

The warrant, which reportedly stems from actions related to the ongoing conflict, places Netanyahu in a highly precarious position.

While Israel is not a signatory to the Rome Statute that established the ICC, the court asserts jurisdiction over alleged crimes committed in Palestinian territories, which it considers to be under its purview. This legal battle is expected to be fiercely contested, with profound diplomatic and political implications.

For decades, the idea of a sitting leader of a sovereign nation facing such charges has been largely theoretical. This action by the ICC shatters that perception, sending a clear message that no individual, regardless of their position, is immune from international justice when serious allegations of war crimes are at stake. The immediate fallout is likely to be immense.

Allies of Israel are already weighing their responses, balancing their diplomatic ties with their commitment to international legal norms. The decision will undoubtedly ignite intense debate within the United Nations, human rights organizations, and legal circles worldwide.

For ordinary citizens, this development forces a reckoning with the harsh realities of conflict and the often-elusive pursuit of justice.

What Happens Next?

The path forward is fraught with uncertainty.

Will ICC member states be compelled to arrest Netanyahu if he travels to their territories?

How will Israel respond to this direct challenge to its leadership and sovereignty?

And what precedent does this set for other leaders accused of similar transgressions?

These are questions that will dominate headlines and diplomatic discussions for the foreseeable future.

This is more than just a legal proceeding; it's a global flashpoint. It's a test of the ICC's authority, a moment of truth for international humanitarian law, and a profound challenge to the status quo.

What do YOU think?

Is this a necessary step towards justice, or an overreach of international power? Share your thoughts and join the conversation.

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29/09/2025

Putin Orders Largest Autumn Military Draft in Nearly a Decade Amid Ongoing Ukraine Conflict

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree ordering the conscription of 135,000 men aged 18 to 30 for military service from October 1 to December 31, 2025. This conscription drive is the largest autumn draft since 2016 and signals Moscow’s continued push to expand its military forces amid heavy personnel losses in the ongoing war in Ukraine. The draft surpasses the average of 127,000 conscripts Russia has called up during autumn campaigns since the full-scale invasion in 2022 and follows an unprecedented spring draft earlier this year that conscripted 160,000 men, the highest spring intake since 2011.

A Military Expansion Amid Heavy Losses
This latest conscription decree comes as part of a broader plan by Putin to triple Russia’s armed forces since the invasion began, with a goal of reaching 1.5 million active personnel by 2026. Official figures reveal 150,000 conscripts were drafted in spring 2024, and 133,000 in the previous autumn drive. These massive recruitment efforts aim to replenish an estimated 750,000 casualties suffered by Russian forces since 2022, according to Western intelligence. Despite significant losses, Russia maintains operational momentum through various means: conscripts, contract soldiers, mobilized reserves, and mercenaries.

Legal Changes Signal Greater Militarization
In September, the Russian State Duma approved legislation to shift from biannual conscription to a year-round draft beginning January 2026, though deployment schedules will remain twice a year. This legal change institutionalizes endless manpower supply, ensuring that Russia’s military expansion is not subject to the traditional rhythms of recruitment but becomes a continuous process to meet the demands of prolonged conflict.

The Truth Behind Conscription and Combat Claims
Russian officials, including Vice Admiral Vladimir Tsimlyansky, publicly claim that conscripts will remain within Russia’s borders and not be sent to the front lines. However, contrasting reports from Ukrainian forces repeatedly assert the capture of Russian conscripts amidst the fighting. Putin himself acknowledged in 2022 that some conscripts were prematurely dispatched to combat zones. The decree also mandates the discharge of soldiers whose terms have expired, yet multiple reports hint at pressure for conscripts to sign contracts extending their service, exposing them to combat risks.

What This Means
The largest autumn military draft in nearly a decade highlights the escalating human cost of the war and Moscow’s strategic imperative to sustain a massive fighting force. For the international community, these developments raise urgent questions about the ongoing conflict’s trajectory and the Russian government’s willingness to push its population into continued military service amid high casualties.

Call to Action
The world must remain vigilant and support efforts toward a peaceful resolution to prevent further loss of life. Awareness and informed dialogue are crucial for encouraging diplomatic solutions and holding powers accountable.

This op-ed presents insights into Russia’s intensified military recruitment amid the Ukraine war and reflects on the harsh realities behind official statements. It aims to inform global audiences on a critical development shaping the geopolitical landscape.

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