British Intelligence Ukraine war map as of Jan. 30

British Intelligence Ukraine war map as of Jan. 30

British Intelligence Update as of Jan 30

Russian authorities are likely keeping open the option of another round of call-ups under the ‘partial mobilisation’.

On 22 January 2023, media reported that Russian border guards were preventing dual passport holding Kyrgyz migrant workers from leaving Russia, telling the men that their names were on mobilisation lists.

Separately, on 23 January 2023, Russian presidential spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that the decree on ‘partial mobilisation’ continues to remain in force, claiming the decree remained necessary for supporting the work of the Armed Forces. Observers had questioned why the measure had not been formally rescinded.

The Russian leadership highly likely continues to search for ways to meet the high number of personnel required to resource any future major offensive in Ukraine, while minimising domestic dissent.