Russia has only announced a Mobilization 3 times and the last time was WWII
CNN | September 21 2022
CNN | September 21 2022
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- President Vladimir Putin announced an immediate partial mobilization of Russian citizens, marking the biggest escalation since the start of his war in Ukraine.
- The Russian leader also referenced his potential use of nuclear weapons, saying “those who try to blackmail us with nuclear weapons should know that the prevailing winds can turn in their direction.”
- Hundreds of people have been detained across Russia in a crackdown on anti-war protests, according to an independent monitoring group.
- Two Americans and five Britons who were captured by Russian-backed forces in Ukraine have been released in a prison swap that was brokered by Saudi Arabia.
- Russia's invasion of Ukraine is a key focus of this year's UN General Assembly. You can follow CNN's full coverage of the assembly here.
September 21, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news
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.
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