Russia reportedly considers mobilising 300,000 additional troops as Zelensky vows defeat

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First seen: Aug 23, 2026, 1:32 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 23, 2026, 3:02 PM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

The headline reports that Vladimir Putin may mobilise 300,000 more troops for the war in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is reported to have vowed to defeat them.

SO WHAT?

A major new mobilisation could significantly intensify the war and increase regional instability.

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aninews.inen

Russia likely to mobilise at least 300,000 more troops, Zelenskyy claims, highlighting Ukraine's winter air defence needs

Aug 23, 2026, 3:02 PM UTC

news.webindia123.comen

Russia likely to mobilise at least 300,000 more troops, Zelenskyy claims, highlighting Ukraine's winter air defence needs

Aug 23, 2026, 3:01 PM UTC

express.co.uken

Putin tipped to 'mobilise 300,000 more troops' but Zelensky vows to 'wipe them out' | World | News

Aug 23, 2026, 1:32 PM UTC