Russia claims more than 335K have signed up for military service so far this year

Senior foreign affairs correspondent Greg Palkot reports the latest. Russia on Tuesday is claiming that so far this year, more than 335,000 people have signed up to fight in its military and volunteer units, although a further deployment to Ukraine is not coming, a report says. Reuters, citing Russian state television, quoted Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu telling top generals that there are "no plans for an additional mobilization" and that "the armed forces have the necessary number of military personnel to conduct the special military operation" in Ukraine. "Since the start of the year, more than 335,000 people have entered military service under contract and in volunteer formations," Shoigu reportedly added. "In September alone, more than 50,000 citizens signed contracts."