For weeks, Ukraine has been sounding the alarm that Russia is about to mobilize as many as a half million new troops to the frontlines. Today, we examine the plausibility of the suggestion and explore why everything may not be as it seems. We also investigate the possibility that Ukraine’s strategy may backfire here. 0:00 Allegations of a Mobilization 2:13 What Exactly Ukraine Is Claiming 5:46 Why the Public Warnings? 9:22 The Risk of Backfire 12:39 Some Sincere Signaling? 14:37 Takeaway LINES The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), EU, and NATO visual information does not imply or constitute an endorsement.

Source: Russia’s Mobilization Gamble: Major Mistake or Strategic Bluff?