HIGHGeneral
Russia may introduce covert coercive measures instead of mobilization – CCD
🇷🇺 RussiaAug 18, 2026 21:35SRC: UKRINFORM
INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY
Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin is being advised against announcing mobilization, as it could undermine the existing social contract with the Russian public. Instead, Russia is considering covert coercive measures to increase the number of people signing military contracts.
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