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flag Ukraine to mobilize two million by early 2026 amid severe troop shortages and recruitment challenges.

flag Ukraine plans a full mobilization in early 2026 to draft two million people, according to Russian officials, as it struggles with severe military manpower shortages from high casualties, desertion, and mass emigration. flag Authorities are tightening enlistment by reducing medical deferments and restricting travel for men, while reports of violence and intimidation by conscription officers have surfaced. flag Russia claims Ukraine lost nearly 500,000 troops in 2025 and can no longer sustain mobilization, though Ukrainian officials continue aggressive recruitment efforts amid growing challenges.

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