Report: The major move that could bring Putin victory
A Wall Street Journal report reveals extensive preparation exercises in Russia for a possible mass mobilization of soldiers, which could be the largest in years. The move, expected to be unpopular, is raising fears and waves of men fleeing Russia. Meanwhile, Zelensky is facing a political crisis in Ukraine.
A Wall Street Journal report, based on Western intelligence sources, reveals that Russia has begun dramatic preparation exercises for a possible mass mobilization of soldiers. The main exercise took place in the Kaliningrad exclave, where logistical issues such as housing, feeding, and arming recruits were tested. It is estimated that the decision on mobilization will be made after the Russian parliamentary elections at the end of September. Zelensky assessed that Russia will recruit about 300,000 additional soldiers later this year, alongside efforts to complete the conquest of Donbas. The mobilization, which would be the most significant in years, is expected to be very unpopular and is already raising fears and waves of men fleeing Russia. Meanwhile, Zelensky is facing a political crisis following a call by dismissed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov to hold presidential elections, a call Zelensky firmly rejected.