Russian President Vladimir Putin and his administration have yet to receive a request for a decree on the completion of partial mobilization. This was expressed to RIA Novosti by Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.
“No. I haven’t seen it yet,” he said.
Representatives of the Yabloko faction of the Karelian Legislative Assembly previously appealed to President Putin, asking him to issue a decree for the completion of the mobilization.
“We note that the Minister of Defense’s public statements, the President’s and the press secretary’s statements that “end, partial mobilization completed” are not normative acts and therefore do not have legal force.” Deputies of the Legislative Assembly of Karelia in a statement.
In addition, faction members stated that paragraphs 4, 5 and 6 of the partial mobilization decree “continue to function despite being declared complete”.
fourth item saysthat military contracts are valid until the end of the mobilization; Paragraph five sets out the grounds for dismissal; The sixth paragraph orders the Russian government to finance mobilization activities and “take the necessary measures to meet the needs of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, other troops, military formations and bodies.”
On October 28, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu informed Russian President Vladimir Putin that the mobilization measures had been completed. According to him, the goal of partial mobilization – to recruit 300 thousand people into the armed forces – was achieved.
On October 31, Putin told reporters he would discuss with lawyers whether a decree is needed to complete the mobilization.
“I’ll talk to the lawyers. To be honest, I didn’t even think about it. I will discuss with the lawyers whether the partial mobilization has to be declared by the Statutory Decree. But it’s done, the point has been made,” he said.
On November 21, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that the possibility of a second wave of mobilization in Russia was not discussed in the Kremlin. At the same time, he explained that he “cannot speak for the Ministry of Defense”, adding that Russia is “trying to” and will “achieve” its objectives related to the military operation. According to the Kremlin spokesman, Moscow’s goals do not include changing the current government in Ukraine.
On October 12, Peskov also dismissed the possibility of a second wave of mobilization.
Source: Gazeta
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