Kremlin critic Vladimir Milov wants to know the reason for this. Putin's biggest problem is the quality of his armed forces, according to the Kremlin expert.

Milov: "This step would also come too late for Ukraine's imminent counteroffensive" A new mobilization would only happen out of desperation, Milow predicted. But he warns the allies in the Ukraine war: One should not make the mistake of pushing Ukraine to take steps, Ukraine needs time.. Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) together with Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu.