Ukraine war: Putin to boost Russian troop numbers by 15%

Russia is thought to have sustained heavy casualties in more than a year-and-a-half of fighting in Ukraine, even though it does not release figures.

The Russian defence ministry statement posted on the Kremlin's website said the numbers would be increased gradually through a recruitment drive, and not by mobilisation or changes to conscription.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-67592803

translation - we'll wait til after the elections anmd then mobilise like helll .