Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that Russia is preparing a large-scale reserve mobilization for the autumn and plans to receive an additional 30,000 North Korean soldiers. The claim updates a warning he issued hours earlier.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday morning said Russian President Vladimir Putin is planning a large-scale reserve mobilization for the autumn, in addition to the previously reported plan to receive 30,000 North Korean troops. The statement, reported by Israeli media, updates a warning Zelensky issued at around 00:50 Sunday, in which he said Russia was preparing to host the North Korean troops and additional ballistic missile launchers.
The new mobilization warning aligns with earlier reports that the Kremlin is discussing a new wave of mobilization for October 2026, as The Zioneer reported on June 25. Zelensky's assessments have been consistent in recent weeks, warning that Russia is preparing for a major offensive. The claims remain unverified by independent sources, and no official confirmation from Russian or North Korean sources has been provided.
3 developments
- DevelopingZelensky warns Russia preparing large-scale attack within 48 hours, new mobilization
- StrongZelensky warns of imminent large-scale Russian attack, for second night running
- StrongZelensky warns of imminent large-scale Russian attack before NATO summit
- DevelopingZelensky warns Putin may expand war beyond Ukraine, potentially target NATO country in 2027
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