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title: "No New Mobilization: Butusov on Russian Advance Rates"
description: "Yuriy Butusov in an exclusive interview assesses the current situation on the front. He claims that Russian troops are advancing at such a pace that they do not require an immediate new wave of mobilization. Find out the details of the situation analysis from the expert."
date: 2026-08-11T22:13:05.000Z
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# No New Mobilization: Butusov on Russian Advance Rates

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Yuriy Butusov in an exclusive interview assesses the current situation on the front. He claims that Russian troops are advancing at such a pace that they do not require an immediate new wave of mobilization. Find out the details of the situation analysis from the expert.

## ⏱ Key Moments & Timestamps

- **[00:01]** Start of the interview: Yuriy Butusov begins his analysis of the current situation.
- **[00:07]** Topic identification: The logo of 'Honest News of Ukraine' appears, Butusov moves to the essence.
- **[00:10]** Key thought: Butusov explains why the pace of the Russian advance does not require new mobilization.

## ❓ Video FAQ

### Q: Who is Yury Butusov?
**A:** Yury Butusov is a well-known Ukrainian military journalist and an active-duty soldier of the 13th Operational Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine "Kharta".

### Q: What is the current situation on the front?
**A:** The situation remains tense. Russian troops continue their offensive on several sections of the front, especially in the Donetsk region.

### Q: Is a new mobilization planned in the Russian Federation?
**A:** At the moment, there is no official confirmation of a new general mobilization in the Russian Federation. However, Butusov notes that the enemy is advancing even without it.