President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has accused Russia of preparing to mobilize an additional 300,000 troops to the battle line in his country by the beginning of June.
Zelensky made this statement during a press conference in Kyiv on Wednesday.
While it remains unclear how many troops Ukraine plans to mobilize this year, Zelensky clarified that the country does not need half a million troops.
He emphasized the need for strong responses to any Russian operations, stating, “We must win this war.”
Zelensky’s remarks come shortly after Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a routine spring conscription campaign into action, calling up 150,000 citizens for military service.
Ukraine’s military intelligence has also reported that Russia is likely aiming to ramp up its mobilization efforts following Putin’s recent landslide victory in the presidential election, where he won over 87 percent of the vote.
Russia has faced criticism from its citizens in the past over military recruitment efforts to bolster its defenses against Ukraine.
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