# Macron cites ‘several signs’ Russia is preparing to mobilize 300,000 people

https://mins.news/en/item/73841

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-09-25 11:25 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/macron-cites-several-signs-russia-is-preparing-to-mobilize-300-000-people/

> French President Emmanuel Macron said Russia was showing “several signs” of preparing another mobilization after elections. He called a call-up of about 300,000 people plausible, while saying Moscow might announce it publicly or proceed without an announcement. Ukraine has warned that Russia could mobilize 600,000 people across 2026 and 2027.

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