Syrsky Predicted When Russia Might Announce A Mobilization
- 1.07.2026, 12:34
The Kremlin may take such a step as a last resort.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi assessed the likelihood of a new wave of mobilization in Russia and outlined the possible timeline for such a decision. According to him, the Kremlin may take such a step as a last resort if the situation for the enemy deteriorates significantly.
Such a decision could be made after the elections to the State Duma of the Russian Federation. The general provided details in an interview media outlet.
Ukraine does not rule out a new wave of mobilization in Russia
Syrsky believes that the leadership of the aggressor country may resort to a new wave of mobilization if absolutely necessary. At the same time, the Ukrainian side is closely monitoring the situation and preparing for possible enemy actions under various scenarios.
“We are considering all possible courses of action by the enemy; we are preparing for and analyzing all potential threats, and as you know, we are carrying out a series of measures aimed at preventing these actions,” the commander-in-chief explained, adding that the General Staff of the Russian Federation is also planning corresponding actions.
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Syrsky urged caution in assessing the likelihood of a new mobilization in Russia, emphasizing that such a scenario always remains possible.
“I think that if they do carry out a mobilization, it will only be as a last resort, and most likely after the elections,” the general said.
What is known about the elections in Russia
It is worth noting that elections to the State Duma of the Russian Federation are scheduled for September 20, 2026, in accordance with a decree signed by Russian dictator Vladimir Putin.
Voting is expected to last three days. Remote electronic voting will also be introduced in a number of regions.
In addition, voting is planned to be organized in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. These are territories in the Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, and Luhansk regions, which the Russian authorities consider their own.