Putin wants to draft 300,000 new troops for war, Ukraine’s Zelensky says
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that Russia is planning to draft an additional 300,000 troops for its war effort following Russian parliamentary elections scheduled for mid-September. The announcement comes as Moscow's forces continue their push to capture the remaining territory in eastern Ukraine's industrial region.
According to Zelensky, Russia could potentially draft even more personnel by 2027, with the ultimate goal of reaching an overall force of 500,000 new troops.
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Moscow Times (RU)Highlights Zelensky's timeline extending to 2027 and a 500,000 troop goal.
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