What Happened
Kremlin Prepares for Potential New Wave of Troop Deployment
Russia has been conducting readiness exercises for a potential new round of military mobilization, with a focus on preparing for the absorption of a large number of new recruits. The exercises, which have been carried out nationwide, include planning for housing, feeding, and arming recruits, according to Western intelligence officials. While no decision has been made by the Kremlin on mobilization, the preparations suggest that Russia is taking steps to ensure its military is ready for a potential escalation of conflict. This development was first reported by the Wall Street Journal.