- Russia-Ukraine War: Escalation, Attacks, and Geopolitical Tensions
- Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine, targeting critical infrastructure and public trust.
- Russia's leadership faces internal pressure and threats of military action as the full-scale invasion of Ukraine continues.
Russia is preparing for mobilization and passing new laws related to war recruitment, according to ISW analysis.
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Updated Sep 21
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Russia is preparing for mobilization and passing new laws related to war recruitment, according to ISW analysis.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Putin announced partial mobilization while ISW assessed Russia's recruitment methods.1 source
Putin denies mobilization despite think tank monitoring of war conditions.1 source
ISW notes Kremlin's systematic mobilization prep, while State Duma passes law allowing criminal contracts.1 source
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Russia's leadership faces internal pressure and threats of military action as the full-scale invasion of Ukraine continues.Also in this story
- The Kremlin ordered the invasion of a neighboring nation.
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- Alesya Marokhovskaya is accused of being a 'foreign agent' by Putin’s government.
- Putin is reasserting control over the Defense Ministry while Shoigu is demoted due to poor performance in Ukraine.
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Vladimir Putin
2nd and 4th President of Russia (2000-2008, 2012-present), 7th and 11th Prime Minister of Russia (1999-2000, 2008-2012), Director of the Federal Security Service (1998-1999) and Deputy Mayor of Saint Petersburg (1994-1996)
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State Duma
lower house of Federal Assembly of Russia
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