Daily Memo: Russia’s Partial Mobilization

Overall, the latest move is not particularly escalatory.

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Partial mobilization. In an address, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a partial mobilization effective immediately. The mobilization will affect only 300,000 reservists –veterans and those with specialized training – apparently just 1 percent of the pool of Russian men with military experience. Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said the reinforcements will be sent to control the […]

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