Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Vladimir Putin is drafting 300,000 troops and warned that a new surge of Russian forces could join the war in the coming months. He also issued a warning related to wartime elections.
WHO:Volodymyr Zelensky
WHAT:Zelensky warned that Putin is drafting 300,000 troops and cautioned about a potential Russian troop surge in coming months, alongside remarks on wartime elections.
WHEN:Reported Aug 23, 2026 at 10:45 AM ET
WHERE:Ukraine
WHY:Zelensky issued a warning about a potential increase in Russian troop numbers and its implications, including for wartime elections.
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