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In Ukraine, the military are convinced that Putin is assembling a massive military force – up to 500,000 recruits.
Are both sides in the Ukraine war looking for a decision? After the head of the Ukrainian military intelligence service, Kyrylo Budanovannounced offensives in the spring in an interview – in March the “hottest” – At the same time, a Russian mobilization is feared in Kyiv.
It would be the second after the outbreak of the war, which will soon be a year old. A representative of the secret service was specific to “t-online”. He gave the date and magnitude. In Ukraine, they are convinced that on January 15 Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin will call for more 500,000 Russians for military service to move in. Only in the autumn were 300,000 recruits assigned to the war effort.
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the speculation perhaps also explain why France, the and Germany are ready for the first time to help Ukraine with armored personnel carriers. Some observers also think it is possible that Putin could give in in 2023 and declare his willingness to negotiate; at least if renewed mobilization should not bring any success. also read: Ukraine war: That’s why Vladimir Putin could give in in 2023
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On New Year’s Eve, Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov had already speculated that Russia would close the borders to men in January to avoid a wave of refugees. You might also be interested in: 100,000 IT experts are turning their backs on Putin’s Russia
If she dramatic warnings Ukraine is entitled to, are merely a permanent concern or are intended to persuade the West to provide further military aid is unclear. In any case, more and more letters have become known that Russian citizens are said to have received: summonses to convene are circulating on the Internet. It is possible that there is no need for a new mobilization at all, but that the last one will simply be continued in the fall and draw circles.
There is no doubt that Russia needs new soldiers. Had just before Christmas Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu states that it is necessary to increase the number of personnel in the army from 1.15 to 1.5 million people. That would require a huge effort, with many contract soldiers demanding their release at the same time.
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The Ukrainian commander-in-chief, Valeriy Zalushnyi, assumes that Russia is setting up a new army that will be larger than when it invaded. He assumes one Force with 200,000 soldiers taking shape deep in the Russian hinterland. He also pointed out that the Kremlin can also draw on up to 1.5 million reservists.
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He told The Economist: “We must prepare for the new war, which can start in February, at best in March and at worst in late January.” Zalushnyj: “you will fight. The tsar tells them to go to war, and they go to war.”
The main thrust of the coming offensive he doesn’t expect it in the Donbass, but fears it in Kyiv. He has no doubt “that they will try again in Kyiv.” Zalushny added, “I know I can defeat this enemy. But I need resources. I need 300 main battle tanks, 600 to 700 infantry fighting vehicles, 500 howitzers.”
President Volodymyr Zelenskyj has been pushing for new aid for a long time and has now celebrated the commitments from Germany, his country “Marder” armored personnel carriers and Patriot missiles to help. Also interesting: Ukraine war: That’s how powerful the Patriot defense system is
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