Putin plans war through 2027 as Kremlin weighs covert mobilization tactics
Several Russian economists and members of the country’s political elite are urging Vladimir Putin not to announce another mobilization, warning that it could rupture the Kremlin’s tacit bargain with the public.
Several Russian economists and political figures are urging President Vladimir Putin to refrain from announcing a new military draft, fearing it could undermine the public's trust in the government. Instead, the Kremlin is exploring covert methods to compel more individuals to join the military, according to Andriy Kovalenko, head of Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council's Center for Countering Disinformation.
While Putin himself is in favor of mobilization, announcing it would contradict the established notion that the conflict remains distant and that frontline service is primarily volunteer-driven. Kovalenko firmly states that Putin intends to maintain the war until at least 2028, already planning military strategies for the entire year.
Influencing Moscow's decisions can still be achieved through targeted actions such as pressuring Russia's economy and maintaining European Union support for Ukraine. However, the Kremlin will invest significant resources into information and political operations, aiming to create political projects within Ukraine and recruit suitable leaders for them.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has repeatedly warned that Putin is preparing a new mobilization for the fall, potentially mobilizing 300,000–500,000 troops after the upcoming State Duma elections on September 20. Zelenskyy believes Putin will resort to covert mobilization to avoid public backlash, but he remains determined to continue the fight until his country is defeated.
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