Putin declares partial mobilization as war in Ukraine escalates l GMA

[blue-wave]

Legislation being pushed through Russia's parliament lays the groundwork for a general mobilization, forcing men over the age of 18 to fight in Ukraine.

[Chainfire]

1. Desperation

Russians should be asking themselves, "Another 10,000 of our sons, or one Putin."

[NoMoreRepugs]

2. Exactly.

[Wibly]

3. Last Gasp

Of a desperate man who can feel control slipping through his fingers.
I doubt very much that anyone but the most desperate Russian men are going to comply. Those with means will get out of the country, the rest will find other means.
As for the threat of Nukes, that could be Putin's undoing. No Russian Generals want to ignite a nuclear war. No one wants to go down in history as the one who did. I suspect if he makes such an order, his end will come shortly afterwards.
We will hear classical music on Russian airwaves, and an announcement that Putin has departed.
Either that or this will get real messy.

[Mister Ed]

4. I think he's doing what's known in gambling circles as "chasing your losses." n/t