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===Russian response to NATO interference: partial mobilization===

===Russian response to NATO interference: partial mobilization===

In a morning television address to the nation on September 21, 2022, address, [[Russian Federation]] [[President Vladimir Putin]] announced a partial mobilization of [[military reserve]]s:

In a morning television address to the nation on September 21, 2022, address, [[Russian Federation]] [[President Vladimir Putin]] announced a partial mobilization of military reserves:

{{quotebox-float|"In this situation, I consider it necessary to take the following decisions, they are fully adequate to the threats we face. Namely: to protect our Motherland, its [[sovereignty]] and territorial integrity, to ensure the security of our people and people in the liberated territories, I consider it necessary to support the proposal of the Ministry of Defense and the General Staff on conducting partial mobilization in the Russian Federation....Only citizens who are currently in the reserve and, above all, those who served in the ranks of the Armed Forces, have certain military specialties and relevant experience will be subject to conscription for military service.  Those called up for military service before being sent to the units will necessarily undergo additional military training taking into account the experience of a special military operation.}}

{{quotebox-float|"In this situation, I consider it necessary to take the following decisions, they are fully adequate to the threats we face. Namely: to protect our Motherland, its [[sovereignty]] and territorial integrity, to ensure the security of our people and people in the liberated territories, I consider it necessary to support the proposal of the Ministry of Defense and the General Staff on conducting partial mobilization in the Russian Federation....Only citizens who are currently in the reserve and, above all, those who served in the ranks of the Armed Forces, have certain military specialties and relevant experience will be subject to conscription for military service.  Those called up for military service before being sent to the units will necessarily undergo additional military training taking into account the experience of a special military operation.}}

Additionally all military service contracts currently in force (usually 3 to 12 months) were extended indefinitely.  All soldiers serving at the front were to receive the same pay contract soldiers receive, including prisoners recruited out of prisons in exchange for a for a full pardon.  The pay was 195,000 rubles per month (about $3,750 at current exchange rates).  Putin said that the current conflict was instigated by the West, noting that the Western countries seek the destruction and disintegration of Russia. He said that the West had been supporting international terrorists, promoted the infrastructure of the NATO offensive close to Russia's borders and fostered Russophobia.

Additionally all military service contracts currently in force (usually 3 to 12 months) were extended indefinitely.  All soldiers serving at the front were to receive the same pay contract soldiers receive, including prisoners recruited out of prisons in exchange for a for a full pardon.  The pay was 195,000 rubles per month (about $3,750 at current exchange rates).  Putin said that the current conflict was instigated by the West, noting that the Western countries seek the destruction and disintegration of Russia. He said that the West had been supporting international terrorists, promoted the infrastructure of the NATO offensive close to Russia's borders and fostered Russophobia.