Kremlin hints that mobilisation notices to be further handed out at protest rallies
STANISLAV POHORILOV – THURSDAY, 22 SEPTEMBER 2022, 13:53
Dmitry Peskov, the press secretary of the President of Russia, states that handing out mobilisation notices at protest rallies against partial mobilisation does not contradict Russian laws, hinting that the authorities will continue to do so.
Source: Russian Kremlin-aligned information agency RIA Novosti
Quote: "It [the practice of handing out mobilisation notices to the detained protestants] doesn’t go against the law so there is no violation of rights".
Details: Peskov also stated that, according to the Kremlin, the decision about a partial mobilisation was made because "at the moment, Russia fights with the NATO bloc with all its logistic opportunities".
Background:
- On the morning of 21 September, Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, announced partial mobilisation. He claimed it was necessary "to defend the country".
- After partial mobilisation was announced, protests were held in Russian cities. Law enforcement agencies report that at least 1,176 people were detained.
- In Moscow and Voronezh, mobilisation notices were handed to those who were detained at the protests against partial mobilisation.
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