Viktor Zavarzin, a deputy in the State Duma and a member of the Defense Committee, dismissed reports of a fresh mobilization wave as rumors. He attributed the chatter to a Telegram channel called To climb and emphasized that there is no corroborated data backing such claims. He noted that the country already has reserve forces augmented by partial mobilization and a sizable contingent of contract workers. Until solid information emerges, he treated the rumors as unverified, promising to share any new developments if they arise.
Separately, the Defense Committee’s chairman, Andrei Kartapolov, explained that a document floating on social networks claiming an order for mobilization signed on behalf of the defense minister was not authentic. He stated clearly that no new mobilization is planned in the near term. This clarification came after images of a purported order circulated online, provoking discussions about potential recruitment drives. RTVI reported that the document was alleged to be signed in the name of Sergei Shoigu on March 6, and claimed that by June 1 military commissariats would be tasked with enlisting 300,000 citizens within the framework of partial mobilization. The channel noted various bureaucratic steps and deadlines, but officials asserted the information was false or unverified at that time.
President Vladimir Putin had previously indicated that there would be no immediate need for a second mobilization wave. The absence of official confirmation from state authorities has left room for doubt and speculation among the public and in online discussions. Analysts have pointed to the ongoing presence of partially mobilized forces and contractual personnel as factors that influence the current military posture, while emphasizing the importance of relying on formal announcements from competent authorities before accepting any claims about future mobilization plans. In the ongoing discourse, watchdogs and media outlets have urged readers to verify sources and to consider the context behind sensational posts that appear on social media and messaging platforms. The situation remains fluid, and observers continue to monitor official statements for clarity and consistency. [RTVI] [official statements] [media briefings]