RE: Russian lawmakers authorize Putin to use military force outside the country
03-29-2022, 01:10 PM
03-29-2022, 01:10 PM
I wouldn't trust them to keep that promise either way.
Also, it seems that the next round of conscription (starting from April 1st) will include a recall of about 100 000 reservists with combat experience. Which is puzzling. For one, unless conscription is massively expanded, this would leave them with an army of about 300 000 soldiers, maximum, which is substantially smaller than what Ukraine will be fielding. For two, Ukraine mobilized within days of the offensive starting, and they've got more than half a million soldiers in the pipeline. For three, there is a question as to whether or not Russia can even supply that many troops, given their apparent equipment woes.
Also, it seems that the next round of conscription (starting from April 1st) will include a recall of about 100 000 reservists with combat experience. Which is puzzling. For one, unless conscription is massively expanded, this would leave them with an army of about 300 000 soldiers, maximum, which is substantially smaller than what Ukraine will be fielding. For two, Ukraine mobilized within days of the offensive starting, and they've got more than half a million soldiers in the pipeline. For three, there is a question as to whether or not Russia can even supply that many troops, given their apparent equipment woes.