On April 30, 2025, the Kremlin issued a dramatic warning that Russia is prepared to initiate a mass military mobilization reminiscent of World War II “at any moment.”
The statement, delivered by Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov during a televised press briefing, underscores the country’s heightened readiness amid deepening tensions with the West.
“At any moment, the Russian Federation is capable of transitioning to a full wartime footing,” Peskov announced, emphasizing that all government sectors and defense forces have been placed on alert for rapid mobilization if necessary.
The declaration taps into the powerful national memory of the Soviet Union’s massive wartime efforts during the Great Patriotic War, aiming to unify public sentiment and demonstrate Russia’s resolve to foreign adversaries.
Defense analysts view the message as both a psychological tactic and a signal of genuine readiness with the ongoing war in Ukraine.
