Ukraine has accused the Kremlin of using negotiations to delay while reinforcing its position on the battlefield.

Summary

Vladimir Putin ordered the conscription of 160,000 men—the largest draft since 2011—despite ongoing U.S.-mediated ceasefire talks with Ukraine.

The move raises doubts about Russia’s commitment to diplomacy, with Kyiv accusing Moscow of using talks to buy time for battlefield gains in Sumy, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhzhia.

Ukraine claims Russia intends to escalate the war, citing forced contracts for conscripts. Losses remain high on both sides, with Russia reportedly losing over 100,000 troops in 2024 alone.

  • P1k1e@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    24 days ago

    When that population crashes and burns over the next 50 years it’s gonna be a hell of a thing to hear about