One of the biggest bottlenecks is labor. Russia has been trying to recruit 30,000/month, but has been falling 1/3 short for several months despite higher signup bonuses. Russian Troop Shortage Is Exposed After Ukraine’s Incursion, Raising Risk of New Draft www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Russian Troop Shortage Is Exposed After Ukraine’s Incursion, Raising Risk of New Draft

A deepening shortage of soldiers for its war in Ukraine is prompting Russia to hike recruitment bonuses to avoid a repeat of an unpopular mobilization. So far, there’s little sign it’s working.