Controversy reported
Medvedev dismisses fall mobilization rumors as a Ukrainian 'lying provocation'
According to Meduza, Medvedev denied reports that Russia is preparing a new wave of mobilization, calling them 'nonsense' and a 'lying provocation' tied to Ukraine and to the pre-election propaganda campaign. He said around 200,000 people signed contracts with the Defense Ministry in the first half of 2026, though independent outlets report that voluntary recruitment has been declining.
source: Meduza