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.

  • Sektor@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 day ago

    Any numbers on that last claim? Maybe compare it to number of people who already fled, and number of civilians who died from russian rockets.