A numbers game What we know about the balance of power between the Russian and Ukrainian armies — and how mobilization could change it

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A numbers game What we know about the balance of power between the Russian and Ukrainian armies — and how mobilization could change it

A promotional poster for Ukraine’s 3rd Assault Brigade in a Kyiv metro station In May, a new law tightening mobilization procedures will come into force in Ukraine. While the law doesn’t specify how many people the Ukrainian authorities may call up for service, the number 500,000 was mentioned repeatedly during discussions over the draft legislation. Meanwhile, rumors suggest that Ukraine’s mobilization efforts could prompt a similar response fr…