The mobilisation, effective immediately, will affect army reserves and those who had previously served in Russia’s armed forces.
“We are talking about partial mobilisation, that is, only citizens who are currently in the reserve will be subject to conscription, and above all, those who served in the armed forces and have a certain military speciality and relevant experience,” Putin stressed.
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“To those who allow themselves such statements regarding Russia, I want to remind you that our country also has various means of destruction, and for separate components and more modern than those of NATO countries and when the territorial integrity of our country is threatened, to protect Russia and our people, we will certainly use all the means at our disposal,” Putin said.
“It’s not a bluff,” he emphasised.
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Lawmakers also voted to introduce possible 10-year prison terms for soldiers refusing to fight
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