PoliticsPutin rules out a new military draft, echoing Kremlin denials before 2022 mobilization

Speaking at the Eastern Economic Forum, Vladimir Putin ruled out a new wave of military mobilization, calling reports an adversary’s information operation aimed at influencing State Duma elections. He said troop shortages were not among the problems of waging war. The denials come as media reports say officials are weighing mobilization and the military is rehearsing related procedures.

RussiaVladimir Putinmilitary mobilizationState Duma elections

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