Lies, blackmail, and mobilization: Key points in statements of Russian war criminals
On the morning of September 21, the Kremlin did release Putin’s announced video address. The Russian dictator, as was predicted, promised to recognize the results of the so-called “referenda,” announced a partial mobilization to protect the “sovereignty and territorial integrity” of the RF, and once again resorted to nuclear blackmail. Subsequently, Russian Defence Minister Shoigu specified that 300,000 reservists would be mobilized.