Russia to mobilize 60,000 reservists as it sets its sights on eastern Ukraine: senior defense official

Russia may look to recruit as many as 60,000 soldiers as its escalates its offensive in eastern Ukraine.

The official said the Pentagon has seen"indications" that Russia is looking to launch a"mobilization phase" as it refits soldiers in Russia and Belarus.

NATO EXPECTING 'MAJOR OFFENSIVE' FROM PUTIN IN EASTERN UKRAINE, ALLIANCE PREPARING FOR 'LONG HAUL' WAR The U.S. and NATO have warned this is not a withdrawal, but a tactic to allow Russia to resupply its depleted troops and focus a"major offensive" in the eastern Donbas region. The official said the U.S. is not seeing strong evidence that the soldiers who could be recruited to replenish the Russian troops will be"fully trained, fully armed" or even"fully ready" to enter the war.

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