Russian invasion of Ukraine imminent, BBC reports

[Cruiser777]

It's called conscription, baby.

Russian mobilisation triggers frantic search for flights—'Destination anywhere' (msn.com)

Russian Rail Website Crashes After Putin's Mobilization Decree (newsweek.com)

Hey EB Baby...

I'm pretty much aware of the Russians antics, wars, occupations, 'Taking care' of his people who don't follow his orders... etc etc

The Russians had all of Eastern Europe (Warsaw Pact) armies of non-Russians defending Russia with that buffer zone of Eastern Europe, now that that option is gone he has to find Russians doing the dirty work, even mercenaries, prisoners, ??? you gotta be kidding me.

Me was just pointing up the panic this guy is creating with his own Russian population.

 

[sene5hos]

In a televised address, Russian President Vladimir Putin said a partial mobilization would be necessary for the next phase of its war with Ukraine.
He also accused the West of engaging in 'nuclear blackmail.'

 

[wetnose]

In a televised address, Russian President Vladimir Putin said a partial mobilization would be necessary for the next phase of its war with Ukraine.
He also accused the West of engaging in 'nuclear blackmail.'

More lies from the King of Lies himself.

Back in February, he threatened "consequences they have never seen"

Putin signals escalation as he puts Russia’s nuclear force on high alert

Deterrence order given as Zelenskiy says Ukraine delegation will meet Russian officials at Belarus border

www.theguardian.com

Then 3 months later... https://www.wilsoncenter.org/articl...war-dangers-delicate-balance-terror-revisited

 

[EagerBeaver]

Over 1,000 Detained In Anti-War Protests in Russia:

Hundreds have been detained across Russia in a crackdown on anti-war protests

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a partial mobilization after multiple Kremlin-backed authorities in occupied Ukraine said they would hold referendums this week on joining Russia. Follow here for the latest.

www.cnn.com

Get set for some Martial Law action very soon!

 

[wetnose]

Also, why does Putin need 300,000 men? Haven't the Russian casualties been limited to only about 5,000 men?

In Graphs: Russia Hits 5,000 Independently Confirmed Military Deaths in Ukraine - The Moscow Times

More than 5,000 Russian soldiers have been killed in Ukraine since the start of the invasion, according to a tally of confirmed deaths updated this week by independent Russian media outlet iStories.

www.themoscowtimes.com

 

[sene5hos]

Russia arrests over 1,300 as anti-war protests erupt over Putin's partial military call-up

Around 1,307 people were detained in 39 cities across Russia as of Thursday morning, according to independent human rights group OVD-Info.

www.cnbc.com

More than 1,300 people have been arrested in Russia following President Vladimir Putin’s call-up of extra forces to fight in Ukraine, according to independent human rights group OVD-Info.

Around 1,307 people were reportedly detained in 39 cities across the country as of Thursday morning, with the largest numbers arrested in the capital city of Moscow (at least 527) and St. Petersburg (at least 480).

Nearly 50 people were arrested in the country’s fourth-largest city of Yekaterinburg, while dozens were also detained in several Siberian cities.

Prices of one-way flights out of Russia surged after Putin’s announcement and images on social media appeared to show long queues at border posts.

Putin on Wednesday delivered a rare prerecorded televised address to order a partial militarization of reservists to bolster forces in Ukraine, a deeply unpopular move that sparked nationwide protests despite Russia’s harsh laws against criticizing the military and the war in Ukraine.

Russia has not yet declared war on Ukraine, despite having invaded in February, and it calls its invasion a “special military operation.”

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said the mobilization of troops would see 300,000 additional personnel called up to serve in the military campaign in Ukraine.

 

[wetnose]

Not a good look for Russia when even North Korea is washing their hands

North Korea denies supplying weapons to Russia

The statement comes after the US said Moscow could purchase "millions" of munitions from Pyongyang.

www.bbc.com

 

[sene5hos]

Debunked: Russians were not in a 35km queue at Finland border

Some users on social media falsely claimed that Russians were in queues as long as 35 kilometres at the Finland border, following Putin's speech. #TheCube

www.euronews.com

President Vladimir Putin's order of a "partial" military mobilisation has prompted some Russians to protest on the streets.

Others have fled, fearing they could be called up to serve in Ukraine.

One-way flights to nearby countries have now sold out, while Google recorded a spike of people searching for ways to leave Russia.

Since Monday, Russian citizens can only enter the European Union via the 1,340-kilometre border with Finland. Unlike the Baltic nations and Poland, Finland has not completely restricted the entry of Russian tourists with Schengen visas.

Putin's speech prompted misleading rumours that some Russians had joined lengthy queues at Finland’s southeastern border on Wednesday night, hoping to leave the country.

 

[gaby]

1300 manifestants arrêtés....des centaines/milliers font la file en direction de la Géorgie et de la Finlande pour fuir la mobilisation.....et beaucoup d'autres paient le gros prix pour quitter vers d'autres pays....la tension monte de l'intérieur et le tyran doit commencer
à sentir la soupe bouillante dans son propre pays....doit se sentir de plus en plus isolé..

 

[EagerBeaver]

More than 1,300 people have been arrested in Russia following President Vladimir Putin’s call-up of extra forces to fight in Ukraine, according to independent human rights group OVD-Info.

There are some reports that those arrested were immediately conscripted and sent to the front lines in Ukraine. This serves the dual purpose of throwing some fresh bodies into the fight while harshly discouraging further protests.

 

[EagerBeaver]

There are some reports that those arrested were immediately conscripted and sent to the front lines in Ukraine. This serves the dual purpose of throwing some fresh bodies into the fight while harshly discouraging further protests.

See the below report- those arrested for protesting the war have a choice of going to the Ukrainian front lines to fight for Russia, or serve 15 years in prison for treason:

Analysis: Reports of Putin's problems are mounting

The reports out of Russia suggest a military and a leader in desperate need. As world leaders gathered at the United Nations in New York and condemned him, Russian President Vladimir Putin was back home, scrambling to refill his depleted war machine.

www.cnn.com

 

[wetnose]

In Putin's Russia, some Russians are more equal than the others:

Russia's mobilization hits hard in poor, rural Buryatia

A day after Russian President Vladimir to boost the armies fighting in Ukraine, officials arrived at Alexander Bezdorozhny's house with draft papers ordering him to present himself for service.

www.reuters.com

 

[wetnose]

The cost of indifference:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1573458352889266179

 

[sene5hos]

Russian Anti-Mobilization Protests Broken Up, Over 700 Arrested

Russian police have dispersed peaceful protests against President Vladimir Putin's military mobilization order, arresting hundreds of people in more than 30 cities across the country.

www.rferl.org

Russian police have dispersed peaceful protests against President Vladimir Putin's military mobilization order, arresting hundreds of people in more than 30 cities across the country.

Police detained more than 700 people on September 24, including over 300 in Moscow, according to OVD-Info, a human rights group that monitors political arrests in Russia. Some of those arrested were minors, it said.

The demonstrations followed protests that erupted within hours after Putin on September 21 issued the partial-mobilization order, which was designed to bolster Russia's forces in Ukraine following heavy losses during a recent Ukrainian counteroffensive.

 

[wetnose]

Russian conscripts getting sent to the front lines with utter trash:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1573604558835785729

 

[Doc Holliday]

Maybe it's time for the civilized world to start sending arms to Russian groups rebelling against the dictatorship. Time for Putin to go away for good or die. People are fed up with this tyrant & mass murderer! Putin the terrorist's reign must come to an end. The sooner, the better for the world!

 

[minutemenX]

Maybe it's time for the civilized world to start sending arms to Russian groups rebelling against the dictatorship. Time for Putin to go away for good or die. People are fed up with this tyrant & mass murderer! Putin the terrorist's reign must come to an end. The sooner, the better for the world!

Putin’s regime defeat and collapse is coming:

https://www.foreignaffairs.com/ukraine/all-tsars-men

Regrettably, there are substantial risks that even more radical right force may attempt to seize the power in a fragmenting country. American boots on the Russian soil may be necessary to secure nukes as well as gas and oil fields

 

[EagerBeaver]

there are substantial risks that even more radical right force may attempt to seize the power in a fragmenting country.

This is why you need to be very careful with what you wish for with regime change. I would go so far as to say that its maybe even 50/50 that Putin's successor is going to be even worse trouble.

 

[sene5hos]

Russia introduces jail terms for servicemen who refuse to go to combat â law

Those who voluntarily surrender to the enemy will face a prison sentence of up to ten years

tass.com

MOSCOW, September 24. /TASS/.
President Vladimir Putin has approved amendments to Russia’s Criminal Code, under which those servicemen who refuse to follow a senior officer’s order during martial law or to go to combat will be handed a prison sentence of up to three years, and if this entails grave consequences, such offenders may face up to ten years in prison, according to the law published on the official legal information portal.

 

[minutemenX]

From CNN:
“Yesterday afternoon, a taxi driver went to refuel the car, and when he was standing at a gas station, a bus passed by with the recruits,” she told CNN.
“The bus stopped abruptly when they saw him and they stuffed him into this bus. They didn’t give him any things to take, nothing. His car was left at this gas station, then relatives took it away,” she said.