Zelenskyy Warns of Impending Russian Autumn Mobilization Following 'Imitation' Elections

Ukrainian President warns that the Kremlin is preparing for a new, massive recruitment wave to sustain its long-term war effort against Ukraine.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has issued a stark warning to the international community, stating that the Kremlin is preparing to launch a fresh wave of mobilization in Russia immediately following the conclusion of upcoming regional parliamentary elections. Zelenskyy characterized these elections as a mere "imitation" of democratic processes, intended to provide a veneer of legitimacy to the Russian administration while the state apparatus pivots back to aggressive recruitment tactics. According to the Ukrainian president, the mobilization effort is part of a broader strategy to sustain t…