Mobilization
The administration of U. S. President Donald Trump has informed Congress that it will not complete the spending of $400 million authorized for aid to Ukraine until the 2029 fiscal year. Congress criticizes the Pentagon for an extremely slow spending schedule.
Rosgvardia has for the first time added provisions to civil defense rules regarding protection against threats during mobilization and martial law. This indicates preparation for suppressing mass protests after the announcement of mobilization.
According to sources, after the elections to the State Duma, martial law or its elements may be introduced in the Russian Federation. This includes freezing the activities of parties, banning mass actions, and total censorship.
The Austrian government plans to increase the term of military service from six to nine months due to the changing security situation following Russia's aggression against Ukraine. Chancellor Christian Stocker stated the need to strengthen its own defense capabilities.
One of the largest state banks of the Russian Federation, VTB, has begun restricting depositors' access to money. Head of the Center for Countering Disinformation Andriy Kovalenko advises Russians to withdraw funds and leave the country.
The Kyiv TCC reported that Yevhenii Shulgat was detained as a violator of military registration due to failing to undergo the MMC in a timely manner. He was sent to the commission to eliminate the cause of the violation.
The police detained journalist Yevhen Shulhat due to problems with military registration documents. The editorial office links the incident to his professional activities.
At the UN Security Council meeting, a new wave of Russian shelling of civilian infrastructure and attacks on Black Sea ports was condemned. Diplomats emphasized the increase in civilian casualties and the threat to food security.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that according to intelligence data, Putin plans to mobilize between 300,000 and 500,000 people after September 21. He noted that this will lead to heavy losses due to the poor training of those mobilized.
Andy Burnham will hold his first meeting with a foreign leader, hosting Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Britain will transfer to Ukraine the intellectual property of the "Stone Cloak" system and will discuss a drone agreement.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Putin is preparing to mobilize hundreds of thousands of soldiers. He is confident that Ukraine will win, although Ukrainians are tired.
A man who had been a violator of military registration since 2025 inflicted a knife wound on a serviceman while being taken to the TCC. The attacker was detained, and the victim received medical assistance.
The 1st Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine "Azov", including the "Liubart" brigade, has joined the program of simplified reinstatement for soldiers who left their units without authorization. Return without trial is possible only from June 12 to September 20, 2026, but each case is considered individually.
President Zelenskyy stated that the Russian Federation is actively conducting satellite imagery of US facilities in Gulf countries, the data of which is being transferred to Iran. He instructed intelligence to pass this information to partners.
The President of Ukraine stated that the Russian dictator is preparing conditions for expanding mobilization. Russian losses over seven months amounted to nearly 225.5 thousand people.
TCC must store video recordings from body cameras for 90 days, their shutdown during mobilization measures is prohibited.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the Russian Federation is preparing a significant mobilization for the fall. According to him, Putin plans to increase attacks and expand the war.
The Ministry of Defense has introduced a new procedure for verifying data for the automatic extension of deferment for parents of children with disabilities under 18. The system now cross-checks information against the latest issued birth certificate and data from state registers.
Russian authorities are massively denying students admission to 10th grade, directing them to colleges for the needs of the military industry. In 2025, 62% of graduates went to technical schools, which also limits their deferment from the army.
The President signed laws No. 15401 and No. 15402 on extending martial law and general mobilization for 90 days. The validity period has been extended from August 2 to October 31, 2026.
A lawyer and a college director in Transcarpathia organized fictitious employment of a conscript for $25,000 to obtain a deferment. The accused face punishment for receiving undue benefits.
The Ministry of Defense has authorized the use of the first all-wheel drive electric motorcycle MUL. E in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. It has high mine resistance and can serve as a generator for a unit.
The State Duma of the Russian Federation adopted a law allowing citizens with criminal records to sign contracts with the Ministry of Defense. ISW analysts believe that the Kremlin is preparing to announce mobilization and possible civil unrest.
Oleksii Stalker stated that those who do not serve talk the most about army reform. He named Shabunin, Mokryk, and Nikolov as examples of fictitiously discharged or reserved individuals.
According to the publication, Putin wants to keep the captured areas of Sumy and Kharkiv regions under his control. At the same time, the Kremlin has strengthened its position due to the escalation of Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory.
President Zelenskyy announced the appointment of Major General Ihor Skybyuk as Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The further service of Oleksandr Syrskyi and Andrii Hnatov has also been determined.
The SBU counterintelligence prevented a terrorist attack by detaining a Russian agent who was planting explosives under a military vehicle. According to the SBU, the recruited deserter also registered Starlink terminals for the enemy.
Oleksandr Syrskyi is leaving the post of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He is handing over an army that has gone on the offensive and liberated 700 square kilometers of territory.
In the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, Russian administrations hold meetings between children and military personnel, presenting them as heroes. The goal is to form a positive attitude towards the Russian army and prepare young people for service.
How the new algorithm for returning from AWOL works through the Army+ app. Step-by-step instructions for reinstatement in the 1st Corps of the NGU "Azov".