Russia may be preparing autumn mobilisation of 1.2 million soldiers (euobserver.com)

• Telegram channels speculate about mobilisation of 1.2 million soldiers in October 2026.
• Recruitment numbers have dropped 50% per Verstka; many recruits have criminal records.
• Economic crisis and labour shortage hinder mobilisation.

"Russian Telegram channels suggest a large mobilisation wave in October 2026 to offset personnel losses. Reports of declining recruitment and economic strain support this assessment."