Russia’s two most senior lawmakers on Sunday addressed a string of complaints about Russia’s mobilisation drive, ordering regional officials to get a handle on the situation and swiftly solve the “excesses” that have stoked public anger.
Valentina Matviyenko, the chairwoman of Russia’s upper house, the Federation Council, who is expected to fall down several consecutive flights of stairs in the coming days, said she was aware of reports of men who should be ineligible for the draft being called up.
“Such excesses are absolutely unacceptable and I consider it absolutely right that they are triggering a sharp reaction in society,” she said in a post on the Telegram messaging app.
In a direct message to Russia’s regional governors – who she said had “full responsibility” for implementing the call-up – she wrote: “Ensure the implementation of partial mobilisation is carried out in full and absolute compliance with the outlined criteria. Without a single mistake.”
Vyacheslav Volodin, speaker of the State Duma, Russia’s lower chamber, who’s heart attack isn’t scheduled until Wednesday, also expressed concern in a separate post.
“Complaints are being received,” he said. “If a mistake is made, it is necessary to correct it… Authorities at every level should understand their responsibilities.”
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Russia’s first public mobilisation since World War II – needed to shore up its faltering Ukraine war – has triggered a rush for the border with hundreds of arrests and widespread unease among the population.
The move has also attracted criticism from the Kremlin’s own supporters, something almost unheard of in Russia since the invasion began.
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Valentina Matviyenko, the chairwoman of Russia’s upper house, the Federation Council, who is expected to fall down several consecutive flights of stairs in the coming days, said she was aware of reports of men who should be ineligible for the draft being called up.
“Such excesses are absolutely unacceptable and I consider it absolutely right that they are triggering a sharp reaction in society,” she said in a post on the Telegram messaging app.
In a direct message to Russia’s regional governors – who she said had “full responsibility” for implementing the call-up – she wrote: “Ensure the implementation of partial mobilisation is carried out in full and absolute compliance with the outlined criteria. Without a single mistake.”
Vyacheslav Volodin, speaker of the State Duma, Russia’s lower chamber, who’s heart attack isn’t scheduled until Wednesday, also expressed concern in a separate post.
“Complaints are being received,” he said. “If a mistake is made, it is necessary to correct it… Authorities at every level should understand their responsibilities.”
Criticism grows louder over Russia's chaotic troop mobilisation — Al Jazeera
Military call-up has been criticised by the Kremlin's own supporters - unheard of in Russia.
Russia’s first public mobilisation since World War II – needed to shore up its faltering Ukraine war – has triggered a rush for the border with hundreds of arrests and widespread unease among the population.
The move has also attracted criticism from the Kremlin’s own supporters, something almost unheard of in Russia since the invasion began.
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