Russian president: No mobilization required now

Russian President Vladimir Putin said the second wave of mobilization is a sensitive issue.

According to Report, during a "Direct Line" with citizens and a large press conference with journalists, the Russian leader noted that 44,000 military personnel have already been dismissed upon reaching the age limit.

Putin noted that a campaign to recruit volunteers was announced after mobilization and that 244,000 mobilized people take part in the hostilities.

"For the year, 480,000 people were recruited. No mobilization is required now," he noted.