Mobilization
Zelenskyy said that the Donbas is one of the key issues of the war and Ukraine’s outpost. He suggested that Russia may launch a new mobilization after the elections.
Yevhenii Khmara met with representatives of defense enterprises and associations. They discussed the needs of the front, technologies, exports, and the development of the defense industry.
Russia has stockpiles, produces and receives missiles and drones, so massive attacks may continue for weeks. Expert Stanislav Zhelikhovskyi links the escalation to pressure on Ukraine and elections in the Russian Federation.
Starting November 30, 2026, Russians will need a paid electronic permit to enter Kazakhstan. In the absence of the document, deportation is possible.
Putin proposed bolstering Russia’s air defense with volunteers in category D. ISW points to a shortage of systems, personnel, and coordination.
Ratcliffe failed to convince Putin to make concessions regarding Ukraine. After the visit, Russia intensified its strikes on civilian infrastructure.
The Ministry of Defence has completed its review of the status of defence industry enterprises: 86% confirmed it. The rest may submit a complete set of documents to obtain it again.
Military enlistment office personnel were served notices of suspicion for using violence against civilians during mobilization activities. One of the officials is suspected of concealing such incidents.
Service members most often complain about military medical commissions, dismissals, payments, and transfers. The Office ordered 2,535 inspections, but officials sometimes ignore the findings.
Poland sends mobilization cards to reservists and civilian specialists every year. The authorities emphasize that this does not mean that mobilization has been declared.
Systematic strikes complicated logistics, weakened air defenses, and caused disruptions to energy and fuel supplies in Crimea. The 2026 holiday season has effectively been ruined.
Of the 73 conscripts who sought assistance after attempting to leave Russia, 23 were refused. The restriction sometimes appears directly at the border.
The U. S. Embassy recommended that Americans refrain from making a pilgrimage to Uman due to the threat of strikes and a lack of shelters. Travel to Ukraine is prohibited under State Department advisories.
In Odesa, a Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Center employee ran over a 2. 5-year-old boy and left the scene of the accident. The child was hospitalized, and the driver is being detained.
Due to the acute shortage of "air-to-air" missiles, Ukrainian F-16s sometimes rely solely on guns. Weapons supplies are being rationed.
The EU approved €6. 1 billion in defense funding for Ukraine, including air defense. Member states also promised additional resources, but provided no details.
According to the ombudsman, a "turnkey" service exists in border regions, where TCC employees, for $50,000–70,000, transported people out of Ukraine. Information about the illegal removal of people who had already been mobilized is being verified.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has made protecting people and predictable service a priority. The document covers training, rotations, timelines, and the discharge of military personnel.
The Russian Federation is introducing military training, propaganda, and drone-piloting instruction in the temporarily occupied territories. Cadet classes are planned from 2026.
putin called information about a new mobilization in russia an information attack. He stated that the kremlin is ready for negotiations and seeks lasting peace.
In Kamianske, a man lay down on the asphalt during a conflict over the mobilization of an acquaintance. A police car, reversing, injured him.
According to the military expert, the intensification of the strikes is connected with the situation on the front and pressure on Ukrainians and Europe. Oleh Zhdanov also pointed to restrictions on drone production and mobilization in Russia.
Mykhailo Fedorov obtained a deferment from military service four days after his dismissal — the TCC's official response was published.
Allies are calling on Spain and Greece to transfer PAC-2 missiles for Patriot systems to Ukraine. The issue will be discussed by EU ministers, but the countries are concerned about their own defense.
As of July 1, 2026, the central office of Russia’s Federal Protective Service (FSO) has 812 military and civilian personnel. The service protects Russia’s leadership.
The Economist reports on Putin's plans to recruit another 300,000–400,000 men without a new mobilization. Recruitment could be carried out by regional authorities.
Europe is recording an increase in Russia-linked acts of sabotage, espionage, and cyberattacks. However, there is no evidence of preparations for a direct attack on NATO.
The General Staff reported 221 combat engagements, 79 airstrikes and more than 11,000 kamikaze drones over the past day. Russia lost 1,400 servicemen.
The president of Finland believes that Ukraine has a military, political, and financial advantage over the Russian Federation. He called it a guarantee of Europe's security.
Moscow criticized Armenia’s readiness to accept Russians in the event of a new mobilization. Yerevan stated that it would not impede their entry.