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Politics · Defense & national security · published 2026-08-24 · via The Hill

Zelensky says Putin plans to draft 300,000 additional troops

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russian President Vladimir Putin intends to mobilize at least 300,000 more troops, potentially reaching 500,000 next year. He urged the U.S. to provide Patriot missile interceptors to counter increased Russian ballistic strikes, which have caused heavy civilian casualties. Zelensky also discussed winter air defense needs with European allies, requesting at least 300 Patriot missiles.

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