Major Western countries, including the United States, Britain, and Germany, all condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin’s announcement of an abrupt military mobilization order on the 21st (local time), pointing out that this was evidence of a failed invasion of Ukraine.
U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, Bridget Brink, tweeted on the same day that “Russia’s fake referendum and military mobilization orders are evidence of weakness and failure. not,” he said.
He further stressed that we would stand with Ukraine indefinitely.
British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace also pointed out that Putin’s announcement of a military mobilization order is evidence that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is failing.
“President Putin has killed tens of thousands of civilians,” he said. You can’t hide the facts,” he said.
British Foreign Secretary Gillian Keegan said Putin’s speech was “very unsettlingly escalating conflict” and that “the threat will have to be taken seriously”.
German Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Climate Protection Robert Havek strongly condemned Russian President Putin’s abrupt announcement of a military mobilization order.
He told reporters in Berlin that day, “This is a wrong move that is very concerning.”
The German government is discussing a response to Putin’s decision, he said.
Deputy Prime Minister Havek reiterated Germany’s full support in this regard.
Giorza Meloni, head of the Italian Brothers (Fdl), who is likely to become Italy’s next prime minister, pointed out that Putin had admitted to the lack of military personnel.
“Putin’s speech reveals that Russia is currently facing serious difficulties in Ukraine,” Meloni said in an interview with RTL radio in Italy. said.
On the same day, President Putin announced a military mobilization order to mobilize 300,000 reserve forces for the first time since World War II.
He also warned of a strong response, saying the West is threatening Russia with nuclear weapons.
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