Russia could launch a new mobilization campaign in the autumn to increase its troop numbers, according to Ukrainian officials and independent Russian media reports. The claims have raised fresh questions about Moscow’s plans for military manpower.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian authorities were preparing to expand mobilization, citing information from intelligence services. The reported timing and scale of any possible campaign were not established in the available information.
The Kremlin has denied that Russia is preparing a new mobilization drive. That denial contrasts with the warnings from Ukrainian officials and reports from independent Russian outlets, leaving the question of Moscow’s next recruitment steps unresolved.
The reports come amid continued attention on Russia’s efforts to maintain troop levels. Any formal decision or announcement about a broader mobilization would clarify whether the reported autumn plans will proceed.
