# Moscow police detain over 200 people, reportedly forcing some to sign military contracts

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/moscow-police-detain-over-200-people-reportedly-forcing-some-to-sign-military-contracts/
- Published: 2026-11-08T10:47:42+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-08T11:22:41+00:00
- Original publisher: Kyiv Independent
- Original article: https://kyivindependent.com/moscow-police-detain-over-200-people-reportedly-forcing-some-to-sign-military-contracts/
- Topics: Europe, World

## Key points

- More than 200 people were detained in a Moscow police raid.
- Adults were reportedly urged to sign military contracts.
- Police said the operation aimed to curb drugs and alcohol.

## Summary

Moscow police detained more than 200 people near Kitay-Gorod metro station on the evening of 7 November, according to local Telegram channels. Detainees reportedly said adults were persistently urged to sign military contracts, raising concerns about pressure to join Russia’s forces amid its war against Ukraine.

Reports also alleged that police beat some detainees, broke their phones and restricted toilet access; others said they received draft notices, including female students with deferments. At least 17 teenagers were given administrative citations for public drinking or disobeying police orders. Moscow police described the operation as a preventative measure to curb drug and alcohol use; Russian conscripts aged 18 to 30 serve 12 months, and some have reportedly faced pressure to sign contracts.

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