Ukraine’s Zelensky says Putin wants to draft 300,000 new troops for war.
Zelensky says Russia could draft 300,000 additional troops after mid-September elections amid ongoing fighting in Donbas and southeastern Ukraine.
OriginalSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityPublished14:14 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityPublished14:14 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Putin wants to draft 300,000 new troops for war, Ukraine’s Zelensky says”
Ukraine’s Zelensky says Putin wants to draft 300,000 new troops for war.
Key points
- Zelensky estimates Russia could draft 300,000 additional troops after mid-September elections.
- Goal cited: Russia may reach 500,000 troops in a peripheral mobilisation targeting far regions by 2027.
- Kyiv reports ongoing battles in Donbas and gains in southeastern Ukraine.
- Ukraine warns of a difficult winter due to intensified Russian strikes and energy grid risks.
- Ukraine seeks new air defenses and funding, including SAMP/T and PAC interceptors, to 2028.
Other reports
- SourceReutersUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at ReutersSourceReutersUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Reuters
“Putin will draft 300,000 new troops after September elections, Zelenskiy says - Reuters”
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Zelensky says Russia could draft 300,000 additional troops after mid-September elections amid ongoing fighting in Donbas and southeastern Ukraine.