The Russia-Ukraine war could intensify further, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warning that Moscow may be preparing to mobilise around 3 lakh additional soldiers.
Zelenskyy said Russia’s main military objective is to gain full control of the Donetsk region and that the newly mobilised troops could be deployed there. He suggested that the recruitment process could begin after Russia’s parliamentary elections in September.
The Ukrainian President also claimed that Russia has suffered heavy military losses since the beginning of the year but continues to expand its defence production. He alleged that Russia is capable of producing around 1,300 ballistic missiles a year.
At the same time, Zelenskyy said there could still be an opportunity for peace negotiations before next summer. If Russia does mobilise another 300,000 troops, Ukraine could face increased military pressure, potentially leading to a major escalation in the ongoing conflict.
