Even today, Russia wants to start partially mobilizing the army in the Ukraine war. This was announced by Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin in a television speech.
Moscow – Almost seven months after the start of the war against Ukraine, Russia has ordered a partial mobilization of its own armed forces. He made this decision based on a proposal from the Defense Ministry and signed the decree, Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin said in a televised speech. The partial mobilization will begin this Wednesday (September 21).
In his speech, Putin in particular accused the United States, with President Joe Biden, of planning military moves on Russian soil. Russian citizens can rest assured that Russia’s territorial integrity will be defended “with all the means at our disposal,” Putin said, according to n-tv. “Russia has modern weapons of destruction. I don’t bluff.”
Further escalation in the Ukraine war: Putin threatens the West
With the announcement, Putin paves the way for a further escalation in the Ukraine war. In his address to the nation, Putin accused the West of wanting to “destroy” Russia. Russia will use all “available means” to protect its territory, he said.
In view of the success of the Ukrainian counter-offensive, the authorities deployed by Moscow in the eastern Ukrainian separatist areas and in the occupied areas in southern Ukraine had announced short-term referendums on union with Russia the day before. (dpa/AFP/frs)
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