Russia reportedly seeks 300,000 additional soldiers amid heavy wartime losses

Russia

First seen: Aug 25, 2026, 5:31 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 26, 2026, 5:17 AM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

A report says Russia needs 300,000 more soldiers after suffering its heaviest losses since World War II. The recruitment demand indicates sustained military pressure.

SO WHAT?

A major expansion of mobilization could intensify the war and increase regional instability.

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ladepeche.frfr

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Aug 26, 2026, 4:32 AM UTC

bfmtv.comfr

Les 100.000 euros de prime ne suffisent-ils plus? Confrontée aux plus lourdes pertes depuis la Seconde Guerre mondiale, la Russie a besoin de 300.000 soldats en plus

Aug 25, 2026, 5:31 PM UTC