https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-relies-on-volunteers-to-delay-new-military-mobilizationContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-relies-on-volunteers-to-delay-new-military-mobilizationhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-relies-on-volunteers-to-delay-new-military-mobilization#u44522Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:40:52 +0000Russia is currently relying on volunteers to bolster its military efforts in Ukraine, aiming to delay a new wave of mobilization. This approach comes as the country faces mounting losses and seeks to avoid a second mass mobilization. The volunteer force is being used to support ongoing military operations, with the goal of mitigating the need for a large-scale draft.Why it mattersRussia's military has been engaged in a prolonged conflict in Ukraine, with significant losses reported on both sides. The Russian government has been seeking ways to maintain its military presence in Ukraine wit