EXPLAINER: What Russia's 'partial' mobilization means for Ukraine

On Sept. 21, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin announced what he called "partial mobilization." Russia aims to draft at least 300,000 new soldiers. The Kyiv Independent's video journalist Iryna Matviyishyn explains why the mobilization doesn't appear to be "partial" as Putin claims, and what it could mean for Ukraine.

Story by Iryna Matviyishyn
Edited by Anna Yakutenko

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[confluencesinternationales]

Wonderful work, thank you very much for this analysis. Bravo Iryna 🙂

[matrixmaid]

If the Russian people are so patriotic, why didn't he ask for 300 000 volunteers (well-paid volunteers)? - speaks volumes to me

[lawrencemitchell]

Dagestan was less than thrilled 🙄. Support and prayers for the freedom loving People of Ukraine 🇺🇦 🙏 💙, your Friend in 🇺🇸 🤗.

[christophercooper]

is it going to be a revulution in Russia 2.0 when those who have been mobilised see the reality in Ukraine ?

[rebeccacho]

Putin managed to create an exodus rather than mobilization 😂😂

[lunacave]

You lost me after your sourcing of information from the Pentagon.

[stefan]

Best to leave Russia. If you want to be canon fodder in Ukraine, a slave to Putin, etc., then just stay there. Otherwise: leave Russia while you still can and keep your future in your own hands. 100% Respect for the people who are against this terrible, insane war!