Russia's Plans in Ukraine
The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, Kyrylo Budanov, spoke about Russia's goals in the war against Ukraine and the RF's mobilization plan for 2026. According to him, Russia plans to mobilize 409 thousand people in 2026. This follows the mobilization plan for 2025, under which Russia already recruited 403 thousand people by the beginning of December 2023, which amounts to approximately 103% of the planned target.
Main Goals of Russia
The main goals of Russia in Ukraine include:
- Control over Donetsk;
- Advancement in Dnipropetrovsk;
- Conducting operations in Zaporizhia and Kherson regions.
Kyrylo Budanov noted that these tasks are key for the Kremlin. He also emphasized that Russia plans to increase the size of sanitary zones along the border, indicating their strategy in this war.
'These plans are Russia's dream' - Kyrylo Budanov
Budanov described these plans as 'Russia's dream', indicating the ambition and persistence of their intentions. According to him, these actions reflect the seriousness of the Kremlin's intentions and readiness for further escalation of the conflict.
These statements confirm the seriousness of Russia's military intentions, which may affect the further development of the situation in Ukraine. Given the announced mobilization plans and strategic goals, the international community must remain vigilant to Kremlin's actions, as this could lead to new stages of escalation of the conflict. It remains open how these plans will affect Ukraine's defense capabilities and its strategy in response to potential threats from Russia.