Putin preparing to send more Russians to war': Zelenskyy claims losses now exceed recruitment

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claims Russian President Vladimir Putin is preparing a fresh wave of military mobilisation.

Zelenskyy said Russia recruited 221,000 personnel in 2026 but suffered 225,500 casualties, including 131,000 killed and 93,000 wounded.

Zelenskyy stated Kyiv's intelligence indicates Russia is planning a significant mobilisation campaign for autumn 2026.

Ukrainian officials report Russia is losing more troops than it recruits, with recruitment falling short of targets.

Russian recruitment for the first three months of 2026 was about 70,500, around 30,000 short of the defence ministry's target.