Russia Creates Mechanism for Quiet Mobilization - Serhiy Harmash

In a revealing interview with Radio NV, journalist and editor-in-chief of the publication Ostry, Serhiy Harmash, discussed the ongoing mobilization processes in Russia. He pointed out that the aggressor nation has created a new mechanism for quiet mobilization, which he believes is proving to be more effective than the mass mobilization campaigns that occurred in 2022.

Harmash noted that the current mobilization efforts are taking place with minimal public resonance. 'Regarding mobilization in Russia, to be honest, I see mechanisms created by Russian legislators and authorities for quiet mobilization. There will not be a wave like there was in 2022; it is simply not needed,' he emphasized. According to him, summonses are now being sent through the State Services, and the process is structured in such a way that individuals receiving a summons may not even notice they have been selected for mobilization from a group of thousands.

The journalist also highlighted the active recruitment campaigns being conducted in Russian higher educational institutions, as well as directives being issued to enterprises. 'From a workforce of a thousand, selecting two people for a month—this can go unnoticed by the collective. There will not be significant social tension from this, and the replenishment continues,' he added.

On March 31, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed doubts about Russia's plans for a general mobilization in the near future. He stated that the situation on the front lines indicates that the aggressor country is suffering significant losses. On March 17, Zelensky reported that over the last three months, Russia has lost nearly 100,000 soldiers, with 90% of these losses attributed to Ukrainian drones.

Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi stated on March 23 that within just four days, from March 17 to March 20, the Russian army lost more than 6,090 servicemen killed and wounded. He emphasized that Russia continues to throw tens of thousands of soldiers into 'meat assaults,' with total losses for the occupiers reaching about 8,710 killed and severely wounded in just one week.

During an interview with the French newspaper Le Monde on March 26, President Zelensky noted that Russian troops are suffering enormous losses on the battlefield, complicating their ability to recruit and train new soldiers. 'Historically, Russians lose, one hundred percent. They are currently losing an absolutely terrifying number of people—30,000 to 35,000 per month. Russia is not able to mobilize, sign contracts, and certainly is not able to train its people in time,' the head of the Ukrainian state emphasized.

Thus, the situation on the front remains tense, and the new methods of mobilization in Russia may indicate that the aggressor country is attempting to adapt to the conditions of war without provoking significant social protests.