Russia Cannot Achieve Decisive Victory Without Mobilization

Analysis of the possibility of a new mobilization in Russia in Fall 2026. Discussion of why it might be needed and how. On one hand, the number of contracts signed rate has dropped sharply, the quality of the new recruits has fallen, and many sources claim preparations are underway, but for now, Kremlin officials state mobilization is not an option.

0:00 is Russia going to mobilized in 2026?
5:30 Russia's reserve potential
6:47 History of mobilization in Russia
9:03 Partial mobilization Fall 2022
10:43 Drop in recruitment rate of volunteers
15:54 Coercion & busification
18:40 Legal changes in Russia
22:06 Final thoughts