Putin Wants to Draft 300K New Troops, Zelensky Says

Zelensky said Russia could draft more troops in 2027 to reach an overall goal of 500,000.

The move would risk triggering widespread fury in Russia. 14:14, Sun, Aug 23, 2026 Updated: 14:14, Sun, Aug 23, 2026 Vladimir Putin could be on the verge of mobilising another 300,000 troops, Volodymyr Zelensky warned (Image: Getty)Vladimir Putin could be on the verge of mobilising another 300,000 troops this year, Vol

Ukraine thinks Russia is planning to draft an additional 300,000 troops for its war effort after Russian parliamentary elections in mid-September, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

KYIV, Aug 23 - Ukraine thinks Russia is planning to draft an additional 300,000 troops for its war effort after Russian parliamentary elections in mid-September, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said.

Putin wants to draft 300,000 new troops, Zelenskiy says  Reuters