Russia continues to secretly replenish its army
In Russia, since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, a covert mobilization has been ongoing; however, a separate idea is needed for an open call that can unite society.
This was stated by the Deputy Head of the President’s Office, Brigadier General Pavel Palisa, in an interview with RBC-Ukraine.
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Russia has not stopped mobilization
Speaking about the possibility of a new wave of mobilization in the Russian Federation, Palisa noted that throughout this time, Russians continue to recruit reservists and specialized professionals into the army.
“Throughout the entire period of the full-scale invasion, there has been a covert mobilization ongoing among the Russians… In essence, it has not stopped,” he explained.
At the same time, according to him, for mobilization in the classical sense, openly and with an official announcement, a number of factors are necessary, the key of which is an idea that must unite society.
“The most important, in my opinion, is the idea that must unite society and justify the necessity of such actions,” the general said.
Propaganda does not have the desired effect
Palisa expressed doubt that possible provocations or other events such as terrorist attacks could become such a unifying factor on the necessary scale.
According to him, the current propaganda narratives also do not provide the expected effect to justify a new wave of mobilization.
“I think that right now it has insufficient effect, not the one they expect to justify mobilization,” he added.
He separately noted the increased control in Russia, particularly on social media, which may indicate both preparation for certain decisions and an attempt to keep the situation within the country under control.
“It seems to me that this is primarily to keep the situation under general control within the country,” Palisa noted.
An idea is needed for open mobilization
At the same time, he did not rule out that such actions could be an element of preparation; however, he emphasized that he does not yet see the idea that could consolidate society for open mobilization.
“They need an idea that should suddenly and strongly consolidate society and justify such decisions by the authorities. So far, I do not see it,” he concluded.
Recall that according to estimates by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), Russian authorities have begun a covert forced mobilization of the population against the backdrop of astronomical losses of their soldiers in the war and a rapid decline in the pace of recruiting new conscripts.
At the same time, former Russian President and now Deputy Chairman of the Security Council Dmitry Medvedev recently stated that there is “no need” for a new wave of mobilization in Russia.
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