“As for the stupidity that I mentioned, it is connected with old accounting forms that have not been updated for decades,” the Russian leader said at a press conference following his visit to Kazakhstan.

Earlier, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu instructed the General Staff of the Armed Forces to give the military registration and enlistment offices comprehensive explanations on granting deferrals from partial mobilization.

Shoigu also instructed to exclude violations of the rights of citizens during partial mobilization.