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Is Russia Preparing for a Second Mobilisation?
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Last week, the Russian Parliament passed a legislation raising the maximum conscription age by 3 years, signalling potential preparations for a long war and second mobilisation. In this video, we take a look the history of conscription, whether a second mobilisation is possible, and what this means for Ukraine.
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1 – https://unherd.com/thepost/the-russian-armys-number-one-problem-hazing/
2 – https://www.politico.eu/article/what-the-use-of-russia-conscripts-tells-us-about-the-war-in-ukraine/
3 – https://indianstrategicknowledgeonline.com/web/2019_Russian_Military_Capability_in_a_Te.pdf
4 – https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russia-acknowledges-conscripts-were-part-ukraine-operation-some-taken-prisoner-2022-03-09/
5 – https://www.ft.com/content/760cc6c5-9d91-493d-94ca-86215c552fd7
6 – https://www.ft.com/content/861a8955-924e-4d3e-8c59-73a13403e191
7 – https://www.ft.com/content/760cc6c5-9d91-493d-94ca-86215c552fd7
00:00 – Introduction
00:49 – Conscripts or Contracts?
01:55 – Putin’s Efforts to Move Away from Conscription
04:01 – Russia’s Use of Conscripts in Ukraine
06:20 – New Legislation Explained
08:31 – Sponsored Content
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@MassMass-po4ws
February 18, 2024 at 5:55 am
US out in Ukraine😎
@hyhhy
February 18, 2024 at 5:55 am
According to Russian officials including Putin himself, so far this year the Russian army has received 300k volunteer recruits. So it does not seem like Russia necessarily needs another mobilization of reservists.
@MrGufi-nf2jz
February 18, 2024 at 5:55 am
They Also raises the minimum age to be dragter from 18 to 21 they dont really have acces to more people
@pamelahomeyer748
February 18, 2024 at 5:55 am
Russia has changed its child labor law so the children can start making military uniforms. Also they have already conscripted seasonal workers and force them to sign up for the front
@kkkiren599
February 18, 2024 at 5:55 am
He needs to synergise and modernise quality in strategy, tactics and battle/operational procedures. He has to use his existing arsenal more efficiently and lethally. Quantity does not matter anymore. He has to train and act conventionally and not through irregular special operations. He has to improve lethality matricing in combat.
@biface1460
February 18, 2024 at 5:55 am
Nah, there is a non-stop mobilization in Ukraine, people are just being grabbed on the streets of Odessa and sent to the front without any training, but the Western flora is interested in the 2nd wave of mobilization in Russia that has NOT EVEN BEGUN. And even if it does, it will immediately lead to the collapse of the economy. Funny.
@davidjagan2794
February 18, 2024 at 5:55 am
Russian citizen refused to fight
for Putin.
@dervakommtvonhinten517
February 18, 2024 at 5:55 am
i wanna see a country that has conscription for just young women…. gender equality my ass
@romanpabianczyk8870
February 18, 2024 at 5:55 am
Yes. Soldiers with the forks😂
@lowros7786
February 18, 2024 at 5:55 am
Loved this input but the segways are terrible
@reaperwithnoname
February 18, 2024 at 5:55 am
The limiting factor in this war has always been materiel. Putin can mobilize thousands or a million, but it won't change the long term outcome. Soldiers can't do much without equipment.
@static2223
February 18, 2024 at 5:55 am
Lol the conscription age increase reminds me of that god awful russian election ad. Oh the irony!
@skinnywizard103
February 18, 2024 at 5:55 am
The problem now with this war is neither side will concede with the only results going to be a bad one as if the west givens then Russia will take more and this will encourage china to do the same.
@007floppyboy
February 18, 2024 at 5:55 am
18-27, then 18-30.
Guess how long it will be until 18-35, sooner than you think as many young 28-29-30 year olds have left Russia.
@gabrielletrinidad9936
February 18, 2024 at 5:55 am
Hey TLDR! Can you make a video about Russia surpassing Germany as the European country with the Largest GDP (PPP)?
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@mac2105
February 18, 2024 at 5:55 am
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@winstonsmith6204
February 18, 2024 at 5:55 am
2:54 😮 muzzle awareness!?
@thatguyoverthere9634
February 18, 2024 at 5:55 am
Other than budget, there isnt really any reason for NATO to give up support, a weaker russian military and economy is a net positive twards reducing global conflict and confidence in those who may wish to align with Russia instead of the free world.
@yippiekiay961
February 18, 2024 at 5:55 am
what about the peace deal russia and ukraine agreed on in 2022 but US and UK prevented? Seems like such a huge talking point that never gets mentioned
@StPiter111
February 18, 2024 at 5:55 am
There are 30 million men in reserves in Russia 😎
@robertturner5848
February 18, 2024 at 5:55 am
Great presentation, as always.
@talibbeyal-morokech5568
February 18, 2024 at 5:55 am
If Putin thinks the United States is going to just “lose interest” and stop helping Ukraine he’s delusional… we fight 20 year unpopular wars with our own soldiers against a population that doesn’t even want us there…. think we aren’t prepared to help a population that actually wants our help in a war against a regime we view is a major threat to world stability for decades..????
Like just find an off ramp and take it my guy… cause even if Putin’s troops manage to achieve a breakthrough and occupy more large portions of Ukraine, we are just gonna support a guerrilla resistance until full liberation… so just stop ok 🤷🏽♂️
@ChairmanMeow1
February 18, 2024 at 5:55 am
At some point I still do believe the Russian populace will say 'enough' and start resisting violently. If they start to think death is coming regardless, they're gonna go out fighting back.
@chrismitchell4622
February 18, 2024 at 5:55 am
Russian terrorist state can do nothing else, apart from withdrawing its special military force in peace and good will.
@nimbusshadow-wings
February 18, 2024 at 5:55 am
If the war ends, even in victory, Russia will collapse all those people with guns no longer focused on fighting, and the economy shattering when the war economy collapses
@napoleonibonaparte7198
February 18, 2024 at 5:55 am
The upper house is not the Duma. The Duma is the lower house. The Federal Council is the upper house.
@dtaylor9673
February 18, 2024 at 5:55 am
Putin has no other choice when almost all Russian men sent to fight die, or are badly wounded.
@handlesrtwitterdontbelivethem
February 18, 2024 at 5:55 am
WHY TLDR LOING
@peterbutz642
February 18, 2024 at 5:55 am
The good news is in a couple years after the war Russia will be a great place for a young man to visit You will have your pick of the ladies as there be a shortage of young Russian men to go around
@Morristown337
February 18, 2024 at 5:55 am
I was not aware that they stopped mobilizing since Summer 2022.
@nelyrions1838
February 18, 2024 at 5:55 am
Ukraine should be worried. But so dhould west. Russia right now are building factories, hiring manpower, producing weapons at an alarming rate. if West does not replicate, Russia will soon have very large amounts of standing armies and might try their hands at fighting west after it is done with Ukraine or fail in Ukraine.
@unbreakablle1
February 18, 2024 at 5:55 am
My life is more important than another mans war go fight it yourself little putin 😂
@kalewintermute28
February 18, 2024 at 5:55 am
Russia doesnt have the financial resources for a long war, once the reserves run dry the real domestic problems within Russia will start.
@fatgirlboy9341
February 18, 2024 at 5:55 am
Putin is preparing for as long as NATO would drag it
@TheeRomantic
February 18, 2024 at 5:55 am
Ukraine future is all based on who's the next US president
@stephenclark9917
February 18, 2024 at 5:55 am
"This should be unsurprising" or "This should be obvious".
@datupatrick9640
February 18, 2024 at 5:55 am
BLACK SEA BAKIMUT DONBAS DONES KIV TO RUSIA PEDERASI RUSIA 😎
@stevekarvo6299
February 18, 2024 at 5:55 am
We've had first mobilisation yes… but what about second mobilisation?
@itt2055
February 18, 2024 at 5:55 am
The mobilisation of Russian conscripts has never stopped. As the Russian military is having major supply problems, Russian conscripts are forced to buy their own uniforms, food, water, medical supplies and ammunition. Yes, Russia is making its own conscripts pay for ammunition. The Russian military is also shooting anyone who refuses to advance or retreat from battle regardless of how bad their situation is. Currently, around 80% of Russian troops are conscripts who have had no military training.
@Chip_in
February 18, 2024 at 5:55 am
Putler desperate much? Fresh meat
…Slava Ukraini ⛳
@Emanon...
February 18, 2024 at 5:55 am
That sponsor segway is misleading and frankly pathetic.
Brilliant won't in any way make you better at resisting propaganda, if you're not already approaching all news with a sense of analytical scepticism.
@DRKrust492
February 18, 2024 at 5:55 am
Most likely. Everyone from the first mobilization is KIA, MIA, wounded or captured.
@Emanon...
February 18, 2024 at 5:55 am
Without the backbone of competent non-commisioned officers, the Russian army can throw as many conscripts into the war as they want. They won't be an effective fighting force.