“I’m completely sincere.” Matvienko promised there would be no second mobilization wave Matvienko said the issue of a new mobilization wave was not on the agenda

Second wave of mobilization

Valentina Matvienko spoke At the press conference after the 2022 autumn session. He promised that there would be no second wave of mobilization in Russia.

“Friends, there is nothing to add to what the president has said. You have heard well the statement by the President of the Russian Federation that the state does not need a new wave of mobilization on this issue, and I will tell you frankly as a member of the Security Council, I speak absolutely sincerely, this issue, Matvienko, has never been on the agenda, has not been discussed and is not on the agenda at all today, ”said the President of the Russian Federation.

On December 7, Russian President Vladimir Putin said it was pointless to talk about “additional” mobilization in the country because it was not necessary.

On December 9, Putin, at the press conference he held after his visit to Kyrgyzstan, where he attended the meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council, announcedWhy is the first wave of mobilization sufficient?

“300 thousand mobilizations were called, and 150 thousand are within the group. Only half of those in the group – a little more, 77 – in combat units. The remaining half are either in the second, third positions – this is actually the role of the district troops, or they are engaged in additional training, ”the statement said.

According to him, “150 thousand more people are not even in the group” – these are “the guys at the training grounds and training centers.”

“What additional (mobilization – socialbites.ca)? This is, consider, such a combat reserve – half of the mobilized. Therefore, about what kind of additional mobilization (conversation – socialbites.ca), we no longer have a conversation about it, ”she concluded.

Zelensky’s visit to the USA and negotiations

Matvienko believes that the United States will not force Kiev to negotiate with Russia during the Ukrainian President’s visit to Washington, where he plans to meet with Biden and address both houses of Congress.

“I am confident that there will be no prerequisites for forcing Ukraine to peace, forcing negotiations. New arms deliveries will be discussed, the increased budget for military support to Ukraine will be discussed, which in itself does not constitute a prerequisite for the start of negotiations. I think they will put on a show with the performance, then slap him on the shoulder, put a backpack on his shoulder and send him back into battle, ”he believes.

The Chairman of the Federation Council added that the resumption of negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv is possible only with “recognition of existing facts.” According to him, there is no possibility of starting a dialogue in the near future.

“I do not see any preconditions today for the negotiations to take place in the near future. Not about anything, not with anyone. Nothing – I mean the constant statements of the Ukrainian leadership, which convince us that there is no understanding of reality in general and there are no attempts to recognize this fact, so there is nothing to talk about with this leadership yet, ”said Matvienko, according to which, according to him, the agenda of Ukrainian politicians “Washington district committee” forming.

According to the head of the Federation Council, it is also wrong to talk about the timing of the completion of military special operations in Ukraine, but he declared that it will end when the goals set by Moscow are achieved.

Optimistic results for the economy

According to Matvienko, the Russian economy has a margin of safety and great growth potential as it has endured “heavy sanctions”. According to him, there is no room for panic in the economy.

“There should not be an atmosphere of panic (in the economy), there is no justification for it. We’ve been going all this time, we realized where we were. Yes, there are problems, you can not decorate, God forbid, you can not relax, but we came together, mobilized and see the near future, we are making strategic plans for the future, ”said the head of the Federation Council.

It also described the year’s economic results as “satisfactory” – “better than anticipated”. Matvienko also noted that this is not a reason for “indifference”, “giving optimism”.

According to him, by the end of the year GDP will decrease by 2.5-2.7%. According to him, “it’s not what we want, but it’s much better than the collective West anticipated.”

He also evaluated that the draft law on the restriction of teleworking for certain categories of workers does not contain any violations of rights and supported the initiative. According to him, the bill aims not to “punish those who leave Russia”, but to “ensure trade and information security”.