Zelensky Claims Russia Plans New Mobilization After Sept Elections
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed that Ukrainian intelligence has obtained internal Russian documents confirming plans for a new wave of mobilization in Russia after the September 2024 parliamentary elections. Russian officials and analysts have not confirmed these plans, but some sources suggest the Kremlin may be preparing for accelerated mobilization to maintain the appearance of public support for the war.
Consensus
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zелensky stated that Ukrainian intelligence has obtained internal Russian documents indicating plans for a new wave of mobilization in autumn 2024.
- The mobilization is said to be planned immediately after the Russian parliamentary elections scheduled for 18–20 September 2024.
- Zelensky claimed the purpose of the mobilization is to create the impression that Russians support the war, as all parties allowed to participate in the elections oppose peace.
- The mobilization is expected to include several hundred thousand conscripts by the end of 2024, with a similar number planned for 2025.
- Zelensky has repeatedly made these claims, with the most recent statement on 8 August 2024.
- The Russian government has not confirmed the existence of such mobilization plans.
- The partial mobilization decree issued by Putin in September 2022 remains in effect, and it currently prevents contract soldiers from leaving military service.
Points of divergence
- Eugene Poddubny claimed that Kyiv's actions are aimed at provoking internal tension in Russia and creating an illusion of success for the domestic Ukrainian audience, citing similar tactics used before the 2024 Russian presidential elections. — vesti
- Maria Zakharova stated that Armenia did not criticize Zelensky for threatening attacks on the Moscow Victory Day parade during his visit to Yerevan, and that this reflects negatively on Armenia's moral and spiritual values. — vm
- BBC reported that Russian authorities have not confirmed the mobilization plans, and that their recruitment numbers remain stable compared to previous years, with no official data on military losses. — tg_bbcrussian
- Zelensky's statement was made in a televised evening address, emphasizing the intelligence report from Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate. — tvrain
- Zelensky's statement was delivered in a nightly address, with the same content as reported by TV Rain. — tg_tvrain
Coverage (7 sources)
- Poddubny reminded that Zelensky threatened Russia before the 2024 elections — Вести
- Zakharova: Moscow remembers Yerevan's reaction to Zelensky's threats on May 9 — Вечерняя Москва
- Russia did not forget Armenia's reaction to Zelensky's threats, said Zarikhova — Вести
- Zelensky says Ukrainian intelligence obtained documents confirming plans for a new wave of mobilization in Russia this autumn — BBC News Русская служба
- Zelenskyy again spoke about mobilization planned for autumn in Russia — Дождь
- Zelensky again spoke about the mobilization being prepared in Russia this autumn — Дождь (Telegram)
- Zelenskyy announced new operations against Russia — Вести
Key entities
- Russia
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy
- Moscow
- Ukraine
- Maria Zakharova
- Main Intelligence Directorate
- Oleg Ivashchenko
- Ukrainian Armed Forces
- Ministries of Defense
- Armenia
- Yerevan
- MID
- Kyiv
- IT 'News'
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