Kyrylo Budanov stated that Russia will face a dilemma by summer 2025: either end the war against Ukraine or announce another large-scale mobilization, as the flow of volunteer fighters is decreasing and the Russian army faces a personnel shortage for the first time.
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If the protracted war continues, then no later than the summer of 2025, Russia will face a dilemma: either to end it or to announce another large-scale mobilization.
Problems with human resources in Russia began about three months ago.
The flow of volunteer fighters is decreasing catastrophically.
In recent months, the Russian army has faced a personnel shortage for the first time.
Russia has a mobilization plan, and almost a 10% shortage was recorded.
Russia's army has faced a personnel shortage with almost 10% shortfall according to Russia's mobilization plan
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