ISW: New Signs Of Mobilization Preparations Have Emerged In Russia
2- 23.09.2026, 13:05
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Experts analyzed what the Kremlin had in mind.
Russian authorities are training officials from regional government agencies on possible mobilization scenarios. For example, the Republic of Udmurtia plans to conduct a two-day mobilization training exercise for state and municipal employees.
This was reported by ISW. To minimize public discontent over the upcoming mobilization, the Kremlin may focus on conscripting people in regions with large ethnic minorities, while sparing wealthier and politically significant areas such as the Moscow and Leningrad regions.
What Is Known
There are signs in Russia that preparations are underway for a new mobilization. Russian authorities are training officials from regional government bodies on possible mobilization scenarios. In particular, the Republic of Udmurtia plans to conduct a training program “Organizing Mobilization Preparedness in State and Local Government Bodies” for 20 state and municipal employees, during which they will be trained in planning and preparing for mobilization, as well as generally familiarized with the transition to a wartime economy.
“It is reported that the program will run until December 5, and its modules will include sessions on the transition of the Russian economy to wartime conditions, the organization of mobilization planning, military registration of citizens in the reserve, the protection of classified information, and monitoring of mobilization preparations,” the article states.
It is reported that the Republic of Udmurtia has conducted these exercises before, but they are now taking place amid a growing number of signs that the Kremlin may carry out a mobilization in the near future. These signs indicate that Russian authorities are preparing regional officials for the challenges that mobilization may bring.
The ISW emphasized that rising Russian casualties and a decline in volunteer recruitment will likely force Russian dictator Vladimir Putin to order some form of mobilization in the near future in order to continue offensive operations in Ukraine.
It remains unclear whether Dictator Putin has made a final decision on mobilization or not, and if so, what form this mobilization will take.
In recent years, the Kremlin has actively relied on regions with large ethnic minority populations—such as the Udmurt Republic—for mobilization. Therefore, the Kremlin may once again focus its recruitment efforts on these regions to minimize public discontent over the upcoming mobilization, while avoiding wealthier and politically significant areas such as the Moscow and Leningrad regions.
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