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France 24
France 24
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Sébastian SEIBT

'Partial mobilisation' of Russian reservists may reveal Putin's desperation

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu pictured on August 15, 2022. © Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP, File

Faced with a series of setbacks in eastern Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a “partial mobilisation” of Russia's reservist forces on Wednesday. But some analysts say the move will have only a limited impact on the front lines of the conflict. 

In a televised address on Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a “partial mobilisation” of Russia's reservist forces to help boost the war effort in Ukraine.

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