In response to the mobilization of reserve forces announced by the Putin administration in Russia, the movement of citizens to flee the country continues in order to avoid the convocation, and the British Ministry of Defense said that it could have a major impact on the Russian domestic economy. pointing out.
Under these circumstances, there is a view that President Putin will declare unilateral annexation of Ukraine's controlled areas on the 30th.
The Putin administration announced on the 21st of this month that it would partially mobilize its reservists, and in addition to protest demonstrations taking place in the country, Russian citizens continued to flee the country to escape the convocation, causing confusion and opposition. is spreading.
One of Putin's aides, Mayor Sobyanin of Moscow, the capital, admitted on the 28th that there was an error in the process of mobilizing and withdrew the call to some people.
Mayor Sobyanin said on his website that he had "withdrawn the summons issued based on inaccurate or misleading records," and opened a phone line for complaints. explains.
Regarding the mobilization, it is reported that even those who are not eligible, such as the elderly and students, are being called, and it seems that Mayor Sobyanin wants to suppress the opposition of citizens.
The British Ministry of Defense said on the 29th that ``in the seven days after President Putin announced ``partial mobilization'', the number of Russian citizens who fled the country to avoid a call-up was higher than the number of troops at the time of Russia's military invasion in February. It could exceed the size of the
He added, "Those who tried to leave Russia included many wealthy and well-educated people. People would also be called up for mobilization, which would lead to a decline in the labor force and a "brain drain." could accelerate and have a major impact on Russia's domestic economy."
On the other hand, pro-Russian officials backed by the Putin administration visited Moscow on the 28th based on the results of activities that they called a "referendum" for annexation to Russia in areas controlled by Ukraine. It is showing a willingness to request the administration to incorporate.
Under these circumstances, members of the Russian parliament's lower house announced on SNS on the 29th that they were invited to an event attended by President Putin at the Kremlin from 3:00 pm on the 30th and 9:00 pm on the 30th Japan time. .
Russian media, Western governments and think tanks are predicting that President Putin will declare a unilateral annexation of the region as early as the 30th.
In addition, some Russian media reported that a large-scale event related to the annexation of the controlled area is expected to be held in the center of Moscow on the 30th.
However, on the 28th, Russia's independent internet media "Medusa" reported a view that "the Kremlin will not rush the annexation procedure", citing a person close to the Putin administration.
The reason for this is that ``the continued mobilization in Russia will lose the propaganda effect of annexation. also shows