Up to 500,000 Troops: Expert Reveals Timeline for Russia's Next Mobilization.

Russia Plans a Massive Military Call-Up

According to UATV: Russia is preparing to draft at least half a million people in a sweeping mobilization effort, according to Oleg Lysnyi, head of the Polita analytical center. He made the statement during a July 20 interview. Lysnyi noted that Russian state propaganda is increasingly framing the conflict as a war against the 'collective West,' a narrative that could drive further escalatory moves by the Kremlin.

Ukraine's Center for Countering Disinformation, operating under the National Security and Defense Council, has urged military-age men to leave Russia before autumn. Meanwhile, the Russian regime is already creating obstacles to emigration, including delays and complications in issuing foreign passports. Since the start of the year, tens of billions of dollars may have been moved out of Russia, signaling major economic shifts within the country.

Oleg Lysnyi: 'I believe mobilization in Russia will be announced.'

He stressed that 'the fear or threat of a possible second front must be converted into support.' Although there is grumbling in Russian society, he dismissed it as mere 'kitchen table protests.' These remarks highlight how the question of mobilization is becoming increasingly urgent amid growing regional tensions.

Social and Economic Fallout

The planned mobilization could indicate a surge in military activity and the Kremlin's intent to sustain or intensify combat operations. Calls for men to leave the country underscore the potential social consequences of the draft, as well as the state's efforts to restrict citizens' movement.

• Deepening economic crisis in Russia
• Social unrest triggered by mobilization
• Impact on domestic politics and foreign relations