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Putin orders a partial mobilisation of reservists; Shoigu says 300,000 will be called up

Confirmedon two or more distinct origins, at least one tied to no party: 3 distinct origins, 3 tied to no party.

In a televised address on 21 September President Putin ordered a partial mobilisation, the first in Russia since the Second World War, and Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said about 300,000 reservists would be called up. Putin also warned that Russia would use all means at its disposal to defend its territory, saying this was not a bluff. Hundreds of people were detained at anti-mobilisation protests that day, and flights out of Russia sold out. Russia's defence ministry said on 31 October the call-up was complete.

When
21 September 2022
Where
Russia, Russia (military events are placed no finer than town or district, except known fixed sites)
What
policy · military
Acting party
Government of Russia, Ministry of Defence of Russia
Attribution
Acknowledged by the acting party. Presidential decree announced by Putin.
In the record
Published 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC · revision 1 · monthly summary

Sources

  1. Evidence Al Jazeera Media · Unaffiliated origin: Putin address of 21 Sep 2022 · published 2022-09-21 00:00 UTC
  2. Evidence Meduza Media · Unaffiliated origin: Shoigu interview of 21 Sep 2022 · published 2022-09-21 00:00 UTC
  3. Corroboration Al Jazeera Media · Unaffiliated origin: Protest monitoring group counts reported by Al Jazeera · published 2022-09-21 00:00 UTC

History

WhenFieldFromToWhy
2026-10-27 21:03 UTCstatusnullconfirmedP1 monthly summary: researched from cited sources and graded by the one rule

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