Putin may intensify mobilization after elections: Ukrainian intelligence reports to Zelenskyy
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Photo: Vitalii Nosach, RBC-Ukraine)
The head of the Defense Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, Kyrylo Budanov, has reported the possibility of increased mobilization of Russians after the presidential elections in the Russian Federation, states President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
"Chief of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine Budanov also delivered a separate report. Several issues were raised. First of all, Russia's military plans. Not only against our country, but also against other nations," Zelenskyy states.
According to the president, the world's common task is the necessity to defeat this sick Putin's fantasy that he supposedly has time to continue the war.
"Perhaps he will intensify mobilization - after imitation of 'elections' now in March. Mobilization of Russians. However, we must further limit the mobilization of resources and finances, tightening the remnants of Russia's ties with the world even more severely. And everyone who values the lives of their people must do this - every leader. I'm grateful to everyone who helps," the president added.
Elections in Russia
In Russia, the presidential elections will last for three days - from March 15 to 17, 2024. On December 8, 2023, the Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin officially announced his intention to be re-elected.
As reported by Reuters, in this case, Putin will be able to remain in power at least until 2030. Moreover, the press secretary of the Russian president, Dmitry Peskov, has already stated that Putin is being re-elected with a result of 90% of the votes.
Also, the Kremlin hopes that 30% of the residents of the temporarily occupied territories will voluntarily participate in the elections of the president of the Russian Federation.
