As Russia announces a partial call-up of military reservists, there are two issues that provide more context on Vladimir Putin's incendiary move and the gruelling war in Ukraine.
Space to play or pause, M to mute, left and right arrows to seek, up and down arrows for volume.Expert says Vladimir Putin will use referenda to annex more of Ukraineabc.net.au/news/putins-partial-mobilisation-of-russia-votes-laws-what-it-means-/101463754Russia's President Vladimir Putin has announced a partial mobilisation of the country's military reservists.
Basically, it means some 300,000 people would be called into service, according to Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu. But while Mr Putin's incendiary speech has sent shock waves across western nations, there are two issues that might provide more context on the gruelling war in Ukraine.The mobilisation comes a day after Russian-controlled regions in eastern and southern Ukraine announced plans to hold votes on becoming parts of Russia.
That's according to Emeritus Professor Paul Dibb from the Australian National University's Strategic and Defence Studies Centre.
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