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Russia likely to mobilize at least 300,000 more troops to Ukraine war, Zelensky warns

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By Tim Lister and Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN (CNN) — Russia is likely to mobilize another 300,000 troops later this year, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, as it tries to complete the capture of a long-coveted region of east Ukraine.

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  1. New York Post

    Putin wants to draft 300,000 new troops after elections, Zelensky says (opens New York Post)

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    Ukraine thinks Russia is planning to draft an additional 300,000 troops for its war effort after Russian parliamentary elections in mid-September, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

  2. KTVZ Bend

    Russia likely to mobilize at least 300,000 more troops to Ukraine war, Zelensky warns (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    By Tim Lister and Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN (CNN) — Russia is likely to mobilize another 300,000 troops later this year, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, as it tries to complete the capture of a long-coveted region of east Ukraine.

  3. CBS News

    Ukraine gains momentum against Russia but faces political challenge at home (opens CBS News)

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    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia plans to draft 300,000 more troops into the fight as the invasion drags on. On Sunday, waves of Ukrainian drones targeted Russia's economy, hitting a massive retail warehouse outside of Moscow. Holly Williams reports.

  4. The Hill

    Putin wants to mobilize at least 300,000 more troops to Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky (opens The Hill)

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    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to draft 300,000 more troops in his continued war effort against Ukraine. Zelensky told reporters Russia could draft enough troops next year to reach a total of 500,000, according to Reuters.

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