DALLAS – A report has revealed that Russian President Vladimir Putin may force workers from Russia’s largest airlines and airports to join the army.
According to an article in the Kommersant newspaper on Friday, staff from five major Russian carriers and airport facilities have all received conscription notices. This followed Putin’s speech on Wednesday, announcing Russian military mobilisation and the possible use of nuclear weapons.
The newspaper reported that the conscription could potentially mobilise between 50 and 80% of employees from companies including S7 Airlines (S7), Ural Airlines (U6), UTair (UT) and Redwings (WZ).
Source:: “Airways Magazine”