Turn of the screw in Russia. In full mobilization of its reservists to go and fight in Ukraine, Moscow tightened, Saturday, September 24, the penalties incurred by the deserters. At least 710 people were arrested in 32 cities, including nearly half in Moscow, during demonstrations to oppose the partial mobilization, according to the NGO OVD-Info. Follow our live.
New laws to facilitate mobilization. Vladimir Putin has signed amendments providing for up to 10 years in prison for soldiers who desert or refuse to fight. It also facilitated access to Russian nationality for foreigners who enlist at least one year in the army. Moscow is trying by all means to recruit more men to fight in Ukraine.
Cheese fries “sends citizens to death” knowingly. “The Russian power understands perfectly well that it is sending its citizens to their death”Volodymyr Zelensky said in Russian, calling on Russian troops to surrender. “You will be treated in a civilized manner… No one will know the circumstances of your surrender”affirmed the Ukrainian president.
The head of Russian logistics sacked. Moscow also announced on Saturday that it had replaced its head of military logistics, a weak point in its offensive in Ukraine, launched seven months ago to the day. General Dmitry Bulgakov, Deputy Defense Minister, was transferred to a “other position” and replaced by Colonel General Mikhail Mizintsev.