He said this during a meeting about the situation in the education system in the context of the spread of COVID-19.
“We have also agreed with the Ministry of Defense to postpone the military service for graduates this year,” Putin said.
Earlier it was reported that up to 80% of conscripts of the Eastern Military District will serve in the home region due to the threat of the spread of coronavirus infection.
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said that the spring draft in the country is being carried out according to plan, the draftees were provided with masks and rapid tests in connection with the coronavirus pandemic.