Ukraine Warns Russia May Mobilise 300,000 Troops After September Elections
Ukraine says Russia plans to mobilise 300,000 more troops after September elections, with further drafts possible by 2027.
Ukraine has said it believes Russia is preparing to mobilise an additional 300,000 soldiers for its ongoing war effort, with the move expected to follow parliamentary elections in September.
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy made the remarks while speaking to reporters on Sunday, according to comments released the same day. He added that Moscow could potentially draft hundreds of thousands more troops in 2027 as part of its stated objective of capturing the remainder of Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region.
The warning comes as the conflict continues to place heavy demands on both sides' manpower and resources. Ukrainian officials have repeatedly highlighted what they describe as Russia's willingness to sustain high casualty rates in pursuit of territorial gains in the east.
Zelenskiy's latest assessment underscores the scale of the military challenge facing Ukraine, as it seeks to defend against a larger adversary while also planning its own counter-offensive operations. The potential for further Russian mobilisation would likely prolong the war and increase pressure on Kyiv's allies to sustain military and financial support.