On September 21st Vladimir Putin announced the partial mobilisation of 300,000 Russian reservists to strengthen his forces in Ukraine and warned he would use all weapons at his disposal—chillingly warning, "this is not a bluff". Our experts discuss how far he’s willing to go. 00:00 - Putin’s speech: three takeaways 00:30 - Partial mobilisation 01:30 - Referendums 02:20 - The nuclear weapons threat 03:25 - How to read more of our coverage Sign up to The Economist’s daily newsletter: https://econ.st/3DNcJRc To read more of our coverage on the war in Ukraine: https://econ.st/3BBUSdo A stunning counter-offensive by Ukraine’s armed forces: https://econ.st/3S7sDtQ Vladimir Putin declares a partial mobilisation: https://econ.st/3DMASrc Vladimir Putin vows to send more invaders. The West should arm Ukraine faster: https://econ.st/3DI8JS0 Vladimir Putin’s situation looks ever more desperate: https://econ.st/3DLVOyg Vladimir Putin’s war is failing. The West should help it fail faster: https://econ.st/3R3I1WP Russian discontent with the war, and Vladimir Putin, is growing: https://econ.st/3R4GmAv Where next for Ukraine’s army? https://econ.st/3qWayTQ |
Tags: Featured,newsletter
22 pings
Skip to comment form ↓