Putin announces partial mobilization

MOSCOW, Sept. 21 (YPA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Wednesday that he’d signed a decree on partial mobilization in the country, Sputnik News Agency reported.

He said that measures on mobilization will begin on Wednesday, noting that only reservists will be subject to conscription – first, those who have relevant experience and military professions.

He also noted that citizens who join the army during the mobilization will get the status and social guarantees of the military’s contracted servicemen.

At the same time, the Kremlin noted that military service contracts will be extended until the end of mobilization.

His address to the nation comes a day after Russian-controlled regions in Ukraine announced their plans to hold votes on becoming integral parts of Russia.

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