The Russian National Guard has prepared to operate under conditions of mobilization and martial law

The Russian National Guard has drafted amendments to the 2018 order on the organization of civil defense, incorporating provisions for preparedness against threats during mobilization, martial law, and wartime.

According to the updated rules, the agency plans to extend protection and evacuation measures not only to civilian personnel and employees’ families, but also to military personnel themselves. The explanatory note states that the changes are necessary to bring internal regulations into line with the civil defense law, which was updated in 2025.

This was reported by The Moscow Times, citing the Russian Federation’s regulatory portal.

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 Gnativ.

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 Andrei Gurulov, who linked the possible decision to Russia’s military setbacks in the war against Ukraine.