
Not bluffing on nukes: Putin's warning for West, orders partial mobilisation of citizens
India Today
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday announced a partial military mobilisation in Russia following major setbacks in his war on Ukraine.
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday announced a partial military mobilisation in Russia following major setbacks in his war on Ukraine.
“Only citizens who are currently in the reserve and, above all, those who served in the Armed Forces, have certain military specialties and relevant experience, will be subject to conscription,” Putin said in a televised speech, adding that the decree for partial mobilisation was signed.
Putin also issued a dire warning to Western nations that have aided Ukraine in its defence. “West is calling to weaken, divide and destroy Russia. West has crossed the line,” he said.
Partial mobilization has been announced in Rus, the decree has been signed.Putin stated this in his address:“Only citizens who are currently in the reserve,those who served in the Armed Forces, have certain military specialties and relevant experience, will be subject pic.twitter.com/l7rL5FJf9H
He also brandished the nuclear threat, saying that Russia had "lots of weapons to reply" to "Western threats" and asserted that he was not bluffing.

Oil and gas refineries and hubs are up in flames not just in the Middle East, but also in Russia and the US. Crude oil prices have surged over $100 a barrel. With the energy infrastructure in the Middle East likely to take years to be rebuilt, the world could be set for the biggest oil disruption in history.

Speaking at the White House, Trump said the United States was in contact with "the right people" in Iran and suggested that Tehran was eager to reach an agreement to halt hostilities. "We're in negotiations right now," he told reporters, without offering further details on the scope or format of the talks.











