The Kremlin has begun actively preparing the population for a new wave of mobilization, according to the Center for Political Analysis
The shift in the rhetoric of Russian officials regarding the war against Ukraine may indicate that the Russian population is being prepared for a new wave of mobilization and the imposition of additional restrictions.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov is increasingly abandoning the term “special military operation,” using the phrase “full-scale war” instead.
“Peskov has consistently started using ‘full-scale war’ instead of ‘svo.’ And he emphasizes that ‘it all started as ‘svo,’ but escalated into a war.’ This is not just a figure of speech. It is a deliberate effort to prepare the Russian population for mobilization, which Russia is considering for the fall. And also to the restrictions it will bring, including a ban on leaving the Russian Federation. Therefore, Russians should start leaving the country now, because a Russian soldier has a survival time of 15 to 30 minutes in combat,” Kovalenko stated.
The Center for Countering Disinformation believes that the change in the Kremlin’s official communication may be part of an information campaign aimed at gradually preparing Russian society for a new mobilization, tighter controls, and possible restrictions, particularly regarding citizens’ travel abroad.
This view was expressed by Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine.
Earlier, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia is preparing a new wave of mobilization involving at least tens of thousands of people. According to him, the situation was discussed during a detailed meeting on defense issues. The head of state also heard reports from Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi and Chief of the General Staff Andriy Hnatov.
Russia may announce another mobilization this fall amid the difficult situation on the Ukrainian front, the failure of the winter-spring offensive, and significant losses. This was stated by State Duma Deputy Andriy Gurulov, who linked the possible decision to Russia’s military setbacks in the war against Ukraine.
