Vladimir Putin is preparing to announce a new wave of mobilization, during which up to 500 thousand people can be sent to the front. It is reported with reference to the data of Western intelligence The Times. The publication does not indicate which departments it refers to.
According to the publication, the decision will be made within a few weeks, and by April up to half a million people will be sent to the front "to launch a new large-scale offensive." It is specified that by this time there should be less dirt and mess due to bad weather.
“Serious preparations are underway in the Russian regional military registration and enlistment offices, the Kremlin has conducted a closed poll. The citizens of Russia are concerned about the war, but they also do not want to put up with defeat, ”the publication quoted an unnamed official as saying.
In recent months, information about a new wave of mobilization appears on various resources more and more often. It is published by politicians, after which other politicians refute this information. Calls for a new wave of mobilization are also published in some recently created Telegram channels, after which these messages are actively relayed in other social networks. There is no official confirmation of this information yet.