Putin will draft 300,000 new troops after September elections, Zelenskiy says — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/putin-will-draft-300-000-new-troops-after-september-elections-zelenskiy-saysContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Zelenskiy: Putin to draft 300,000 new troops after September electionshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/putin-will-draft-300-000-new-troops-after-september-elections-zelenskiy-sayshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/putin-will-draft-300-000-new-troops-after-september-elections-zelenskiy-says#u47016Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:29 +0000Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy claims Russia plans to draft 300,000 new troops after September elections. This alleged mobilization comes as Russia continues its war effort in Ukraine. Zelenskiy's statement has been reported by multiple sources, but Russia's UN envoy denies any mobilization plans.Why it mattersThe ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has seen significant escalation in recent months. Russia's potential mobilization of new troops could impact the war's trajectory. Ukraine faces a funding gap and energy strikes amid the conflict.What is confirm