Russia Reform Monitor No. 2541
Nord Stream explosions revive European energy debate;
Old Russian armor rolls onto the battlefield;
Conscripts as cannon fodder;
Stealing Ukraine's grain
Nord Stream explosions revive European energy debate;
Old Russian armor rolls onto the battlefield;
Conscripts as cannon fodder;
Stealing Ukraine's grain
The penalties for failing to fight;
Putin's unwilling recruits;
Helsinki turns a cold shoulder;
A post-mobilization exodus;
...Prompts the Kremlin to shore up Russia's creative class
In his efforts to solve one problem—boosting morale and manpower for his Ukraine campaign—Vladimir Putin has managed to create another.
Putin plans "Partial Mobilization";
...Fake referendums...;
...And threatens nuclear war...;
...As other officials follow suit;
A warning from Washington
Soviet queen of pop turns anti-war activist;
Harsh penalties for Russia's soldiers;
Central Asia closes up shop;
The true impact of sanctions against Russia;
Putin sacks more military brass amid war stumbles