2022 SEP 21 President Putin Declares Partial Mobilisation "We are not at war with Ukraine - But the Collective West"
"PUTIN - does not play Bluff Poker"
The Russian leader has announced only citizens who have had passed basic military will be called upon - and they will now go through additional training drills.
In a nationwide address on Wednesday morning, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a partial military mobilization.
He explained that the Defense Ministry has recommended drawing military reservists into active service, as the country faces a protracted conflict in Ukraine and Donbass.
The Armed Forces will draw on military reservists only, and those who have completed national service, the president added. He promised that they will be provided with additional training along with all the benefits due to people involved in active duty.
PRESIDENT PUTIN ADDRESS - KEY POINTS:
📍West is calling to weaken, divide and destroy Russia
📍Support for compatriots to determine their own futures
📍Goals of special operation unchanged - LPR completely liberated, DPR partially
📍West directed Kiev to directly undermine agreements - after initial negotiations being somewhat positive
📍Only reserve troops - those who've served in the armed forces - those with military specialties and relevant experience will be subject to conscription.
DECREE ON MOBILISATION HAS BEEN SIGNED: and will come into effect on Wednesday. Those called up will receive full status/payments the same as contractors.
President Putin on Mobilisation -
"Against Those Who Want to Enslave Our Motherland"
President Putin on Territorial Integrity:
“If Territorial Integrity Threatened, Russia; Will Use All Available Means - This Is Not a Bluff”
DEFENCE MINISTER SHOIGU
Gives Address after Nation Declares Partial Mobilisation and Breaks Down Military Mobilization
📍300,000 reservists will be called up - roughly 1% of the mobilisation resource available
📍70 military and 200+ civilian satellites, entire NATO alliance, working in the interests of Kiev
📍Ukraine mobilised nearly 300,000 people - but has lost almost half its army
📍Def Min says Russia has lost 5,937 personnel since start of operation
📍Conscription will not impact students - only those within reserve army or with required expertise or experience
Russian Def. Min:
"We are not at war with Ukraine - But the Collective West"
WATCH in FULL: President Putin's Address to the Russian People on Partial Mobilisation {ENGLISH Translation) https://t.me/rtnews/29770
WATCH in FULL: Russian Defence Minister Sergey Shoigu - Details of Partial Military Mobilisation & Operation Update https://t.me/rtnews/29771