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Will Putin Declare a General Mobilisation?
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Following failures on the battlefield, there are rumours that Putin might declare a general mobilisation in an attempt to improve Russia’s military prospects. So in this video, we break down the reasons for against making this significant move in the war.
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1 – https://t.me/separ_13/4727
2 – https://t.me/separ_13/5171
3 – https://www.newsweek.com/russia-ukraine-mobilization-draft-isw-putin-1760827
4 – https://www.criticalthreats.org/analysis/explainer-on-russian-conscription-reserve-and-mobilization
5 – https://www.grid.news/story/global/2022/11/17/the-ukraine-war-in-data-more-than-100000-russian-casualties-and-almost-as-many-on-the-ukrainian-side/
6 – https://twitter.com/WarMonitor3/status/1593987285938315265
7 – https://www.businessinsider.com/families-russian-conscripts-forced-buy-armor-clothing-chance-come-back-2022-10
8 – https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/9/6/russia-to-buy-north-korean-artillery-shells-rockets-report
9 – https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-63028586
10 – https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2022/09/26/gunman-opens-fire-russian-draft-office-amid-backlash-putins/
11 – https://www.wsj.com/articles/russias-shrinking-budget-surplus-limits-putins-war-options-11668174524
12 – https://www.ft.com/content/e4f0cb9b-695c-4cc3-92c8-f8371de2ac38
13 – https://mobile.twitter.com/powerfultakes/status/1588209499394957313
14 – https://warsawinstitute.org/putin-announces-end-compulsory-military-service-russia/
15 – https://warsawinstitute.org/putin-announces-end-compulsory-military-service-russia/
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After years of stagnation, German’s economy might finally look to be on the up. In this video, we’re taking a look at the latest data and ask whether Germany has finally turned the corner.
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German GDP data 2019-2025
https://www.economist.com/europe/2025/10/23/germanys-much-ballyhooed-autumn-of-reforms-is-a-damp-squib
Germany polls
https://www.politico.eu/europe-poll-of-polls/germany/
https://www.economist.com/europe/2026/08/31/how-the-alternative-for-germany-would-govern
Revised destatis data
https://www.destatis.de/EN/Themes/Economy/National-Accounts-Domestic-Product/_node.html
https://substack.com/home/post/p-211829645
IMF estimates for GDP growth in 2026
https://www.imf.org/external/datamapper/NGDP_RPCH@WEO/EU/EURO/EUQ/IDN
Ifo institute data
https://www.ifo.de/en/facts/2026-06-18/ifo-economic-forecast-summer-2026-energy-price-increase-acting-brake-fiscal-policy
https://www.ifo.de/en/survey-results
Germany trade data
https://www.macrotrends.net/global-metrics/countries/deu/germany/trade-balance-deficit
https://tradingeconomics.com/germany/exports-to-china
https://wits.worldbank.org/CountryProfile/en/Country/DEU/Year/LTST/Summarytext
https://tradingeconomics.com/germany/exports
Indices
https://live.euronext.com/en/financial-news/german-manufacturing-growth-accelerates-august-orders-surge-pmi-shows
https://tradingeconomics.com/germany/manufacturing-pmi
https://www.ifo.de/en/survey-results
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Yesterday, Iceland held a referendum on restarting negotiations to rejoin the European Union, 13 years after negotiations were frozen. With the results now in, we’re taking a look at what happened and what it means for the future.
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Sources:
https://www.dw.com/en/icelands-eu-vote-a-nation-divided-over-europe/a-78285133
https://www.reuters.com/world/narrow-majority-icelanders-back-eu-membership-talks-poll-shows-ahead-referendum-2026-08-26/
https://www.ruv.is/english/2025-01-09-poll-majority-support-eu-negotiations-432591
https://nordics.info/show/artikel/icelands-relationship-with-the-eu
https://www.idea.int/democracytracker/country/iceland
https://newunionpost.eu/2026/02/26/iceland-referendum-eu-accession-talks/#:~:text=hold%20a%20referendum%20on%20reopening%20Iceland%E2%80%99s%20EU%20accession%20talks
https://cb.is/news-and-publications/article/monetary-bulletin-2026-3
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-19/iceland-hikes-key-rate-to-8-to-lower-risk-of-prices-spiraling
https://www.thetimes.com/world/europe/article/iceland-eu-referendum-3fqw92st9
https://thefishingdaily.com/icelandic-fishing-industry-news/icelandic-fishing-industry-points-to-ireland-in-eu-warning/
https://www.reuters.com/world/fish-ships-sovereignty-iceland-weighs-its-european-future-2026-08-19/#:~:text=defined%20Iceland’s%20independence%20since%20it%20broke%20away%20from%20Denmark
https://island-esb.is/en/kostnadur/
https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-08-29-iceland-rejects-eu-accession-talks-485377
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Earlier this week, a trade war broke about between the US and Canada. But the EU, a more Canada-aligned ally, appears to have a pretty muted response so far. So, in this video, we’re taking a look at the escalating US-Canada trade war, how it’s pushing Canada towards the EU and how the EU is responding.
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US–Canada trade war
https://www.ft.com/content/7ced71c2-03b8-4569-a68d-14624a7e83f2?syn-25a6b1a6=1
https://www.ft.com/content/e3b5c236-bd5f-45c2-8ddf-5279a7375d3f?syn-25a6b1a6=1
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/08/25/us/trump-news-tariffs
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/08/25/us-canadian-trade-war-political-will-01048491
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/26/wednesday-briefing-how-canada-has-turned-a-trade-dispute-into-a-defence-of-its-sovereignty
https://www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/speeches/2026/08/22/prime-minister-carney-delivers-remarks-canada-us-trade-negotiations
https://youtu.be/NhEN07dahhw?si=8f4ggIhGGdy3uAy0
Europe’s response
https://www.politico.eu/article/trade-war-mark-carney-middle-powers-alliance/
https://www.politico.eu/article/canada-mark-carney-to-attend-eus-state-of-the-union-ursula-von-der-leyen/
https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/25/canada-walked-away-from-trump-could-the-eu-ever-do-the-same
https://www.eunews.it/en/2026/08/25/trumps-tariffs-steer-canada-towards-the-eu-which-welcomes-the-move/
Canada–EU relations
https://international.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/corporate/reports/chief-economist/annual/2025
https://www.politico.eu/article/canada-pact-defense-eu-mark-carney-partnership/
https://youtu.be/GxWtq2ZLfgs?si=_zmZ-0_vtF7EhZrk
Canadian polling on joining the EU
https://yougov.com/en-gb/articles/54662-should-canada-be-allowed-to-join-the-european-union
https://ygo-assets-websites-editorial-emea.yougov.net/documents/Canadians__Opinions_on_Politics_poll_results_syetMgu.pdf#page=3
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-canadians-support-becoming-member-european-union-nanos-poll/
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Ahead of Iceland’s EU accession referendum this weekend, we take another look at the current crop of candidate countries and see who has made progress, who has stalled in the process and who is most likely to become the 28th EU member state?
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Sources:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4_7arwUMEw
https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/24/icelands-moment-of-reckoning-what-the-referendum-means-for-the-eu
https://european-union.europa.eu/principles-countries-history/eu-enlargement_en
https://readinessindex.eu/
https://enlargement.ec.europa.eu/countries/kosovo_en
https://readinessindex.eu/#/country/kosovo
https://www.turkishminute.com/2026/08/17/erdogan-says-eu-membership-is-not-a-priority-for-turkey/
https://www.europarl.europa.eu/delegations/en/joint-statement-on-the-georgian-governme/product-details/20241129DPU39689
https://euneighbourseast.eu/news/latest-news/european-commission-says-georgia-a-candidate-country-in-name-only/
https://www.euinsider.eu/news/epic-enlargement-bosnia-collapse-2026
https://www.politico.eu/article/bulgaria-european-parliament-bill-north-macedonia-eu-accession-green-austria-waitz-lobby-vote-smear-campaign/
https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/08/eight-member-states-oppose-the-opening-of-serbias-next-eu-accession-cluster
https://www.economist.com/europe/2026/08/13/might-moldova-merge-with-romania
https://english.nv.ua/nation/hungary-again-blocks-two-clusters-in-ukraine-s-eu-accession-talks-50628208.html
https://www.clingendael.org/publication/albanias-eu-accession-sprint-balancing-momentum-reform-and-eu-scrutiny
https://www.economist.com/the-world-in-brief/2026/08/22/03a85e89-8de5-405b-a27c-5c6763fd0ad8
https://enlargement.ec.europa.eu/countries/montenegro_en
https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/24/icelands-moment-of-reckoning-what-the-referendum-means-for-the-eu
https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/24/icelands-moment-of-reckoning-what-the-referendum-means-for-the-eu
https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/25/armenia-announces-historic-intention-to-apply-for-eu-membership
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In this video, we’re going to explain Liechtenstein’s unique political setup, and how the push to decriminalise abortion could trigger a constitutional crisis in the country.
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Liechtenstein’s ‘dualistic’ state:
https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/europpblog/2017/01/30/the-curious-case-of-liechtenstein/
Liechtenstein’s constitution:
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Liechtenstein_2011
Recurring tension over royal power:
https://blog-iacl-aidc.org/centenary-constitution-liechtenstein/2021/12/14/monarchy-and-direct-democracy-in-liechtenstein-an-impossible-combination
Examples of princely family threatening to leave:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/1713201.stm
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/liechtenstein/9366747/Prince-of-Liechtenstein-threatens-to-leave-after-vote-on-his-powers.html
2003 constitutional referendum:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2003_Liechtenstein_constitutional_referendum
2011 abortion referendum:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_Liechtenstein_referendums
2012 constitutional referendum:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_Liechtenstein_constitutional_referendum
Alois’ veto threat helped scupper 2011 abortion referendum:
https://verfassungsblog.de/small-country-big-hurdles/
2026 abortion decriminalisation initiative:
https://www.fristenlösung.li/initiative
Initiative received second-highest number of signatures:
https://landesspiegel.li/2026/07/fristenloesung-initiative-will-heute-4970-unterschriften-einreichen/
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/aug/03/liechtenstein-abortion-law-modernised-prince-alois
Polling shows support for abortion decriminalisation initiative:
https://x.com/EuropeElects/status/2088323436913271216
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@overtheGarage-ue8lh
February 23, 2024 at 12:00 am
What will happen when there are 3 to 4 hundred thousand hungry freezing soldiers in Ukraine and western Russia? If and when Putin declares a general mobilization and martial law there will be general pandemonium and widespread lawlessness.
@rajveerkanojiya2985
February 23, 2024 at 12:00 am
bring it on
@davidconnor8062
February 23, 2024 at 12:00 am
I f Ever there was 1
@davidconnor8062
February 23, 2024 at 12:00 am
A DIRTY BASTARD
@Tjup
February 23, 2024 at 12:00 am
Putin is to stupid to see he lost
@amarjeetsehmi8995
February 23, 2024 at 12:00 am
Putin must keep its operation in control. Onle goes nout of hand it could end Russia image.
@brotherjongrey9375
February 23, 2024 at 12:00 am
Putin will do what the hardliners demand
@jarteaga9129
February 23, 2024 at 12:00 am
With no equipment, no training
…….bad idea🤣
@panosmosproductions3230
February 23, 2024 at 12:00 am
Bruh
@RomWatt
February 23, 2024 at 12:00 am
The last time Russia declared a general mobilisation, they got a Revolution
@cv507
February 23, 2024 at 12:00 am
would be Fvnnie if he..? nevvähr dön8 yör priciest stvFF ^??^
@freddiemercury2075
February 23, 2024 at 12:00 am
So Russian people trust Putin because he promised to keep them away from the frontline ????? Is like Jewish people trusting Hitler to protect them.
@shadowmetroid18
February 23, 2024 at 12:00 am
At this point I think the problem Russia is going to have is even if they can get enough manpower, they're going to struggle to manufacture the munitions they need.
With Russia being cut off from most advanced manufacturing around the world how are they going to be able to produce the computer hardware they need to make drones, tanks, and missile guidance systems?
@danielbrooks356
February 23, 2024 at 12:00 am
Genuine question: Can Russia even afford a general mobilization given that the Russian "war chest" of money and military equipment is rapidly shrinking, coupled with the global gas price fall (i.e fall in revenues from selling Russian gas)?
@crobar1
February 23, 2024 at 12:00 am
Another problem is every soldier is one person not working and making revenue for his country. More soldiers => Smaller work force
@justinwearden9362
February 23, 2024 at 12:00 am
Talking about the approval ratings, It's extremely hard to believe what the Russian Government is claiming. The fact that apparently 99% of voters in some Ukrainian occupied states voted to join Russia shows very clearly they are happy about lying about statistics like this..
@666Maeglin
February 23, 2024 at 12:00 am
I am wonderinng why your pronnciation ofr Prygozin is so much diffferent from anyone else??
@hitrapperandartistdababy
February 23, 2024 at 12:00 am
Kadyrov is dangerous. I really hope there are serious talks about neutralizing him
@youtubeoppressivecensorshi8047
February 23, 2024 at 12:00 am
Escalation let’s make nato escalate things for once . It’s always Russia gets ecsale and plan things
@youtubeoppressivecensorshi8047
February 23, 2024 at 12:00 am
Why can’t nato be the one to escalate. Tired being afraid Putin . When you invade what you what happens u get missiles shot at u
@myraxmars9164
February 23, 2024 at 12:00 am
All nation hate RussiA i'm RussiA Urra Uzza RussiA summars
@timesnewlogan2032
February 23, 2024 at 12:00 am
Vladimir Putin told the nation
Have no fear of escalation
Soon we will have won this whole campaign
All young men head to the station
To join the special operation
To drive Ukrainians out of Ukraine
@jannmutube
February 23, 2024 at 12:00 am
—- > Putin needs to get his troops out of Syria and stop his aggression against other sovereign nations.
@phillipj1135
February 23, 2024 at 12:00 am
No he could just take his fortune and retire. He'd probably have to be sneaky about it but it beats nuclear radiation poisoning your people, Possible escalation to the point of no return, and limited roi on actions tooken so far.
That would be way to easy though. He plays the game for the love of the game and that action would be admitting that he's some how wrong which he won't do.
@kkkiren599
February 23, 2024 at 12:00 am
His best option is to fester proceedings, keep Ukraine in degraded limbo and bleed Europe. The way Russia fought the Germans and earlier Spanish and French hordes arraigned against them. Stalemate is more painful than victories and defeat. He has mobilised but has not increased force levels yet. He is maintaining missile and rocket strikes with expended shelf life stock except in critical areas. He is taking out all utilities systematically. He is fighting in Ukraine and not in Russia.
@arthurbridenstine225
February 23, 2024 at 12:00 am
The Russian public's support for the war is a function of the information control by the Russian government.
@Mickey5070
February 23, 2024 at 12:00 am
Guys, hire some editor for slavic names. Yevgeny Prigozhyn, Ramzan Kadyrov.
@Cola_Dulz
February 23, 2024 at 12:00 am
Be professional. Putin does not need full mobilization because their "partial" mobilisation is not over and has no rules or quantity at least in it's public part. They can mobilize as many people as they want and as long as they want. This is russia – there is no law there.
@Lord.Schnitzel
February 23, 2024 at 12:00 am
1.7 million vatniks in ukraine? it was reported they started the invasion with 190.000 troops. where do these 1.5 million additional troops come
from prior to mobilization?
@TheGelatinousSnake
February 23, 2024 at 12:00 am
Yup. Gonna have to do it before winter moral drop kicks in. Train all winter and try again when conditions are more favorable. Will it be enough? Probably not but better than nothing.
@LimitBreakZero
February 23, 2024 at 12:00 am
If he does, might be time to hand some Kremlin striking missiles to Ukraine.
@alexiskiri9693
February 23, 2024 at 12:00 am
I think he wants to wait till Jan. He will close the borders on the first and call the General mobilization on Jan 2.
@Longder09
February 23, 2024 at 12:00 am
and once you have 148 milion population do not sweat still have possible to use another 148 milions new sucide drones.
@drunkbulgarian8141
February 23, 2024 at 12:00 am
Everything from russian army is loosing bakhmut is false.
@DarkTider
February 23, 2024 at 12:00 am
General mobilization would be a BS move by Putin, in the sense it puts him at huge risk for little, to no, gain.
It would plummet his public support back home, erode his economy by cannibalising the workforce, and having even 2.000.000 soldiers does jack all against 1.000.000 soldiers if you don't give them any guns or food to fight with.
What, are all those Russians, without training, in winter, going to try running through enemy artillery and machine guns in order to punch the enemy in the face?
This isn't ww2, Russians are the attacker and their morale is in shambles. Those new civilians in uniforms wouldn't be defending their motherland, they would be getting massacred with no idea WHY.
@timothywilliamson8901
February 23, 2024 at 12:00 am
General Mobilization? Enter Saudi Arabia.🧐💩