Russia Mobilizes, Referendums Underway: What Will Change and Why

Update on Russian military operations in Ukraine for September 23, 2022 Russia to mobilize 300, 000 in addition to 150, 000 already involved in operations in Ukraine; Russian Ministry of Defense announces nearly 6, 000 Russian dead, 61, 000 Ukrainian dead plus another 49, 000 Ukrainians injured; Russian MoD claims Ukraine has mobilized 300, 000 itself, losing 100, 000 meaning it now faces some 450, 000 Russian forces in the coming weeks and months; Referendums in Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk, and Lugansk to join the Russian Federation means future operations will significantly expand in intensity, quantity, and quality; This major escalation follows two very expensive offensives launched by Ukraine in what appears to have been an all or nothing move; References: President of Russia Article by Vladimir Putin On the Historical Unity of Russians and Ukrainians (July 2021): Michael Kofman (Twitter) Thread on