https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-denies-new-mobilization-as-donbas-offensive-stalls-and-war-costs-mountContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-denies-new-mobilization-as-donbas-offensive-stalls-and-war-costs-mounthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-denies-new-mobilization-as-donbas-offensive-stalls-and-war-costs-mount#u50786Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:15:21 +0000Russia denies plans for new military mobilization while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy warns that Vladimir Putin will draft at least 300,000 new troops following September elections. These warnings come as the Russian offensive in Donbas stalls and war costs increase. While the Kremlin maintains a denial, reports indicate Russia is testing its readiness for another round of mobilization to sustain its campaign in Ukraine.Why it mattersThe potential for a second mass draft follows previous mobilization efforts to bolster Russian frontlines. Sustained losses in the Donbas region have in