Kremlin dismisses speculation on new mobilization Peskov confirms no plans

The Kremlin spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, has dismissed any talk of a new mobilization in the country, affirming that there are no plans for such an action at present.

"There is no talk of mobilization," Peskov emphasized, Caliber.Az reports citing Russian media.

This statement comes amid ongoing speculation about Russia's military strategy. In September 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a partial mobilization, which called up 302,500 citizens to serve.

However, on October 31, 2022, Putin declared the end of this mobilization without signing an official decree. Despite the conclusion of the partial mobilization, some continued to question the possibility of further calls to service as the war in Ukraine progressed.

Russian officials have consistently reiterated that there is no immediate need for additional mobilization. In May 2024, the Kremlin restated this position, and again in August, Andrei Kartapolov, the head of the State Duma Defence Committee, confirmed there were no plans for further mobilization. 

The Kremlin spokesperson confirmed that hundreds of Russians are signing contracts with the Defence Ministry every day to participate in combat operations in Ukraine.

Peskov emphasized the ongoing recruitment, noting that citizens are actively joining the military, undergoing training, and preparing for deployment.

"There is no need to talk about mobilization now," Peskov stated, pointing to the robust number of volunteers joining the military through contracts.

He explained that the recruits first undergo comprehensive training courses before being deployed, which eliminates the necessity for further mobilization measures.

By Vafa Guliyeva