Ukraine’s Zelensky says Putin wants to draft 300,000 new troops for war.
They publishedPutin wants to draft 300,000 new troops for war, Ukraine’s Zelensky says
First reportReuters · 23 Aug, 08:17Z
Latest reportSouth China Morning Post · 23 Aug, 14:14Z
Span6 hours · two reports
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Why it matters
What
Zelensky says Russia could draft 300,000 additional troops after mid-September elections amid ongoing fighting in Donbas and southeastern Ukraine.
Why
Ukraine warns intensified Russian strikes could threaten its energy grid and make winter difficult.
Watch
Kyiv is seeking new air defenses and funding through 2028, including SAMP/T systems and PAC interceptors.
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Summary
- Zelensky estimates Russia could draft 300,000 additional troops after mid-September elections.
- Goal cited: Russia may reach 500,000 troops in a peripheral mobilisation targeting far regions by 2027.
- Kyiv reports ongoing battles in Donbas and gains in southeastern Ukraine.
- Ukraine warns of a difficult winter due to intensified Russian strikes and energy grid risks.
- Ukraine seeks new air defenses and funding, including SAMP/T and PAC interceptors, to 2028.