Ukraine Unfazed by Putin's Military Mobilization Order: "A Foreseen Step"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Hyunjin] Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a partial military mobilization order on the 21st (local time) for the war in Ukraine, and the Ukrainian side responded by calling it a "predicted step."

Mikhailo Podolyak, an advisor to the President of Ukraine, posted on his Twitter that day, "Everything is still going according to plan, isn't it?" He wrote, "The Russians who demanded airstrikes on Ukraine will eventually, first, issue a mobilization order, second, close the borders and block bank accounts, and third, escape from prison."

After President Putin's announcement, Advisor Podolyak said in an interview with major foreign media, "The mobilization order issued by Putin is a predicted step that clearly shows the war is not going according to Russia's plan." He added, "Putin is trying to shift the responsibility for the unjust war and the worsening domestic economic situation onto the West."

Earlier, President Putin announced a partial military mobilization order related to the war in Ukraine. According to Russia's TASS news agency, President Putin said through a pre-recorded state TV broadcast that day, "I have signed a partial military mobilization order, and mobilization will be implemented from today," emphasizing, "The West wants to destroy us, but we will achieve the liberation of the Donbas region as planned."

Immediately after President Putin's announcement, Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu stated in a press release that 300,000 reservists will be called up. He said there are currently no plans to deploy additional conscripted soldiers. He emphasized that the target is those with prior military service experience, saying, "This is not about student mobilization. Students should calmly go to school."

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