Kremlin dismisses Russia mobilization reports as Ukraine ‘canards’
11:01, 25/08/2026, TuesdayU: Update: 11:02, 25/08/2026, Tuesday
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Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has rejected reports that Russia is preparing another large-scale military mobilization, accusing Ukrainian authorities of deliberately spreading claims intended to unsettle Russian society. The allegations come amid repeated warnings from Kyiv that Moscow could call up hundreds of thousands of additional troops after Russia’s September legislative elections.
The Kremlin on Tuesday dismissed reports of an imminent new mobilization in Russia, with spokesman Dmitry Peskov accusing Ukraine of deliberately spreading misleading information to create political and social uncertainty inside the country.
Peskov points to Ukraine
Speaking to Russian outlet RTVI, Peskov said the claims about a fresh troop call-up were being circulated by Ukrainian authorities as part of an effort to influence public sentiment in Russia. He characterized the reports as fabricated narratives deliberately placed in the media.
Peskov’s remarks came in response to continued speculation over whether Moscow could launch another mobilization campaign as the Russia-Ukraine war continues. The Kremlin has not announced a new nationwide mobilization campaign.
Kyiv alleges preparations for troop call-up
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has previously said that Russian authorities could seek to recruit between 300,000 and 500,000 additional personnel. Zelenskyy attributed the assessment to Ukrainian intelligence and said the potential move could follow Russia’s legislative elections scheduled for September.
Such claims have periodically emerged since the Kremlin ordered a partial mobilization in 2022, when 300,000 reservists were called into military service. Moscow has since relied on other recruitment mechanisms, while Ukrainian officials have repeatedly warned that another mobilization could be under consideration.
Mobilization claims remain disputed
The latest exchange reflects the broader information battle surrounding Russia’s military manpower and its war with Ukraine. Kyiv has continued to monitor Russia’s ability to replenish its forces, while Moscow has rejected repeated reports suggesting preparations for another large-scale mobilization.
For now, Peskov’s comments represent a clear Kremlin denial of the latest allegations, while the Ukrainian side maintains that Russia could require additional troops as the conflict continues.
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