https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-russia-tests-readiness-for-new-round-of-military-mobilizationContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-russia-tests-readiness-for-new-round-of-military-mobilizationhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-russia-tests-readiness-for-new-round-of-military-mobilization#u47129Mon, 24 Aug 2026 03:56:28 +0000Russia is testing its readiness for a new round of military mobilization, with reports indicating inspections of training grounds. President Volodymyr Zelensky claims Vladimir Putin intends to draft 300,000 new troops following September elections to support offensives toward Kyiv and Chernihiv. However, Russia's UN envoy Nebenzya denies that mobilization is planned or expected. This internal preparation coincides with Ukrainian strikes on Russian infrastructure, including one of the country's largest oil refineries, which has cost Russia millions of dollars.Why it mattersThe potenti