Russia is preparing a new large-scale mobilisation, with plans to train tens of thousands of recruits at new training grounds. Recruitment will begin after the State Duma elections in September.
- Russia is planning a new mobilisation following the September elections.
- Tens of thousands of recruits will undergo training at the new training grounds.
- Mobilisation will begin as early as October 2026.
- Sergey Lavrov confirmed that Russia will not stop at the front line.
New training grounds for recruits
The Russian Federation is actively preparing for a new mobilisation, which will begin immediately after the scheduled State Duma elections in September 2026. According to information The Moscow Times, over the last few months, new training grounds have been built across the country to train tens of thousands of recruits. This is evidence of the Kremlin’s serious intentions to increase the size of the army.
Accelerated training for military personnel
As early as October 2026, the military will begin enrolling recruits on an accelerated training programme; upon completion of their courses, they will be deployed to active units. This suggests that Russia is preparing for active military operations, despite the international situation.
«Russia will not halt its advance at the front line as a precondition for starting negotiations on Ukraine,» said Sergey Lavrov, Russia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs. This statement underlines Moscow’s determination to continue its military operations, even whilst negotiations are underway.
The training of new military personnel is causing concern within the international community, as it suggests the possibility of further aggressive actions on Russia’s part. In view of this, it is important to monitor the Kremlin’s next moves and their impact on security in the region.
