Russia Is Preparing Its Biggest Mobilization Since 2022

 

Why now? Because Russia’s volunteer recruitment is slowing. Meanwhile, battlefield losses have nearly caught up with the number
of new contract soldiers, leaving little or no net manpower growth.

* In January-June, 2026. Source: Ukraine’s General Staff

The Kremlin has spent years avoiding another politically risky mobilization. So this new call-up sends a clear signal: Russia is preparing for a bigger, longer war.

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