Fresh concerns have emerged over the possibility of a new Russian military mobilisation after Czech President Petr Pavel warned that President Vladimir Putin could order a large-scale recruitment of troops in the coming months as the war in Ukraine continues.
Speaking to The Telegraph, Pavel suggested that any decision on a nationwide mobilisation is unlikely to come before Russia’s parliamentary elections scheduled for September 20. According to him, the period after the elections could provide the Kremlin with an opportunity to strengthen its military campaign by recruiting additional personnel.
The Czech president said Ukraine has only a limited window to revive peace negotiations before Russia potentially escalates the conflict. He argued that sustained military pressure and continued diplomatic engagement could still persuade Moscow to return to the negotiating table.
“I believe that the window is there for us to keep pushing and giving Russia a clear message that we are willing to start negotiations,” Pavel said.
According to Pavel, Russia is facing growing internal pressure as Ukraine intensifies long-range drone attacks on oil refineries, military installations, and other strategic infrastructure deep inside Russian territory. He said the continued strikes, combined with economic challenges, could gradually weaken public support for the war and increase pressure on the Kremlin.
The Czech leader urged NATO allies to maintain military support for Ukraine while continuing diplomatic efforts aimed at securing a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
Ukraine has significantly expanded its long-range drone campaign in recent months, targeting several major Russian energy facilities. Reports indicate that repeated attacks have reduced Russia’s oil-processing capacity, disrupted fuel supplies in some regions, and forced temporary restrictions on fuel distribution. Kyiv has also claimed responsibility for a drone strike on Moscow’s Kapotnya oil refinery, one of the Russian capital’s key fuel suppliers.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has described the operations as a necessary response to Russia’s continued missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure. He has also accused President Putin of rejecting opportunities for direct peace negotiations despite international mediation efforts.
Military analysts believe the sustained drone attacks are placing increasing pressure on Russia’s air defence systems and military resources. Meanwhile, reports have claimed that U.S. intelligence has warned Poland about the possibility of future Russian military provocations near NATO’s eastern borders, although the Kremlin has not officially commented on the reports.
Satellite imagery has also reportedly shown increased Russian military activity near several NATO member states, including Poland, Finland, Norway, and Estonia, adding to concerns about regional security.
While there has been no official announcement from the Kremlin regarding a new mobilisation, Pavel’s remarks have renewed international attention on the direction of the conflict as the war, which began with Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, continues with no immediate end in sight.
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