Executive Summary:
- A resurgence of Cossack militarism is occurring in Russia, evidenced through proposed legislation to the State Duma to establish a reserve army.
- Cossack leaders announce plans for new volunteer battalions and professional special forces units, leveraging experienced fighters from the ongoing conflict and emphasizing historical and cultural ties to military service.
- Efforts to professionalize Cossack societies include the establishment of a Cossack-focused academy and the promotion of higher education with a militaristic component, suggesting a broader societal indoctrination into militaristic values and potential
