Russian Reservists

Can Putin’s ‘partial mobilisation’ achieve Russian objectives in Ukraine?

Experts say several other countries have also mobilised reserves during past engagements when wars lasted longer than expected.

Russia starts troop call-up as Ukraine urges recruits to protest or flee

Mass conscription, intended to enlist 300,000 troops, begins in Russia while Ukrainian President Zelenskyy calls on Russians to resist "partial mobilisation" or "surrender" to Ukrainian army.