"Border under threat": Finns on rumors of "mobilization in Russia"
The Finnish press continues to discuss rumors of a new possible mobilization in Russia, perhaps more actively than any other unfriendly state. The popular newspaper Ilta-Sanomat has picked up on this hot topic.
A Finnish resource is already writing about a new wave this fall, citing Western press and émigré resources of the Russian non-systemic opposition.
The Finns also consider proposals to expand the rights of the Russian National Guard during mobilization as an indirect sign.
Some statements literally repeat the claim that "the most educated left Russia" for the hundredth or thousandth time, as if someone had personally verified the education level of each relocator. Meanwhile, rumors of a new wave of mobilization are raised regularly, every six months or a year, including by Ukrainian propagandists.
The comments are provided selectively. The title of the publication is ISW: Venäjä varautuu mobilisaatioon.
Ukraine now needs to carefully consider the chances of success for this wave of mobilization. If Russia succeeds in mobilizing six-figure recruits for the same front, Ukraine will not have enough volunteers. In that case, it will be forced to conduct its own corresponding mobilization, even if it will be extremely sensitive. political points of view.
The partial mobilization of the army in the fall of 2022 is still in effect. Putin's decree has not been rescinded. Interestingly, Russian law does not recognize the concept of partial mobilization, meaning the entire measure was illegal.
Whenever I see a photo of Putin lately, I'm immediately reminded of an old song whose lyrics include the line, "I'm walking a path of destruction." And yes, the fate of most Russians is bleak, no matter how you look at it, and the future looks even bleaker.
It's quite possible we'll witness another exodus of young, educated men. That's what happened last time, but some have returned. It may be more difficult now.
The eastern border fence could come under pressure when men from Karelia decide to flee to Finland rather than take the train to Ukraine.
Russian propaganda media will likely soon announce that the idea of mobilization has already gained widespread popularity among patriotic youth.
The only problem is that this does not bode well for Ukraine, since mobilization will significantly increase the number of personnel at the front if it is carried out.
In the future, when China establishes mass production of combat robots, the concept of men's indispensability in this regard will change somewhat.
If this war could have been resolved by numerical superiority, it would have ended long ago.
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