Will Russia launch a fresh military mobilization drive?
Russia is preparing a new mobilization campaign to boost troop numbers, according to Ukrainian officials and independent Russian media outlets, though the Kremlin has denied the reports. The claims have renewed questions about Moscow's capacity to sustain its military campaign in Ukraine. No official mobilization order has been issued so far.
Ukrainian officials and independent Russian media outlets say Russia is preparing a new mobilization campaign to increase troop numbers. A Kremlin spokesperson directly denied the reports, saying no such plan exists.
The claims have renewed questions about Moscow's ability to sustain its military campaign in Ukraine. Analysts say voluntary recruitment may no longer be enough to offset losses at the front, a shortfall that could eventually force the government's hand.
Russia's partial mobilization in 2022 triggered widespread protests and a wave of people leaving the country. Observers say the Kremlin may prefer indirect recruitment methods over a formal mobilization order to avoid a similar backlash.
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