Ukrainian intelligence said Moscow has already decided to call up 300,000 this year and 300,000 in 2027, driven by massive losses and a collapse in voluntary recruitment. Kyiv expects the announcement to come after September's elections.

Russia’s General Staff has prepared a scenario to mobilise an additional 600,000 people in 2026-2027, primarily to reinforce units fighting against Ukraine, Ukrainian intelligence…

Russia is drawing up plans for an additional wave of mobilization in 2026–2027, targeting 300,000 recruits this year and another 300,000 next year. — Ukrinform.