Zelenskyy: Russia has already begun additional mobilisation

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Russia has begun a new wave of mobilisation and plans to recruit more foreign nationals to fight in its war against Ukraine.

Source: Zelenskyy in his evening address on 28 September

Quote: "In effect, the Russians have already begun additional mobilisation – they are increasing the number of people they recruit through various means. They also plan to increase the recruitment of foreigners, and it is important that the governments of the countries from which Russia recruits people into its ranks counter this. We will inform every relevant government."

Details: Zelenskyy said he has received a report from Defence Intelligence of Ukraine on Russia's plans.

In particular, Ukraine has new information about Russia's recruitment of North Korean troops: more than 8,000 North Korean military personnel are currently on Russian territory.

An additional contingent of 10,000 troops is also being prepared for deployment. They are being selected for training and subsequent transfer to Russia.

Russia is paying the North Koreans for their help in technology: Shahed-type strike drone production has been established in North Korea, with technical support from Russia.

Zelenskyy called for effective sanctions, saying the Lindsey Graham Act, as well as EU and global sanctions, could put pressure on Russia.

Background: Kremlin ruler Vladimir Putin has signed a decree increasing the official number of personnel in the Russian Armed Forces to 2,441,630.

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