Vladimir Putin Denies Imminent Mass Mobilization of Russian Troops for the War in Ukraine

President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia is not currently preparing to mobilize more men to fight in the war against Ukraine. Speaking at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Vladimir Putin described the speculation regarding a new mass mobilization as a

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• The i Paper
  Putin’s next gamble could be devastating for Russia
• dw.com
  Putin denies fresh mobilization campaign in Ukraine war

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• The New York Times
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• PBS
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• Le Monde.fr
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