partial mobilization updates and public inquiries
Officials confirmed at the designated address that no extra actions were planned or carried out under partial mobilization. The information was shared with the Russian National Defense Control Center to ensure the public receives clear, coordinated messaging.
There was a noticeable uptick in questions from people concerned about ongoing compulsory service under partial mobilization. Misleading posts circulating on opposition Telegram channels amplified these concerns. Hotline operators explained that no additional steps were scheduled or taken within the partial mobilization framework.
The ministry attributed rumors to activities by the Kiev regime and its Western supporters, claiming their aim was to spark panic in Russia through false information. Citizens were urged to avoid provocation and to use the helpline for official clarification if needed.
Recent reports indicated that helpline inquiries decreased in the most recent week, though a large number of calls had been handled over the entire period of operation.
timeline, planning, and implications of partial mobilization
Partial mobilization in Russia began on September 21, 2022. On October 28, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu informed President Vladimir Putin that the partial mobilization measures were completed. On October 31, Putin confirmed this, noting that he would consult with lawyers about whether a separate decree was necessary. In the end, no new decree on completion was issued. The plan targeted 300 thousand people, though Putin later announced higher mobilization figures including volunteers.
On February 13, Artur Gaiduk, a deputy from the Pskov Regional Assembly representing the Yabloko party, shared via Telegram the Ministry of Defense’s explanation about why there was no separate decree marking the end of mobilization.
The document stated that if a decree were declared invalid before the end of special military operations, mobilized citizens and their families would lose extra guarantees and compensations provided by the government and regional authorities. The status and pay of mobilized individuals would not match those of contract soldiers. It noted that on October 28, 2022, partial mobilization measures for notifying and enlisting citizens were completed, while other provisions from the September 21 decree continued to operate. The reference to Decree 647 highlighted cash allowances at the contract-soldier level and the extension of military contracts through the partial mobilization period, while excluding those who were mobilized. It also indicated that personnel could be dismissed after a court decision related to retirement, age, or health-related liberty deprivation.
Presidential spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, on January 23, stated that the mobilization decree covered not only calling the required number of people but also other measures essential to fulfilling military tasks. He noted that the decree remained with a closed clause and did not disclose further details.
key statements and perspectives
On December 8, Senator Andrei Klishas, chair of the state building and constitutional legislation committee, told a newspaper that there is no need for a decree to mark the end of partial mobilization. He argued that the president’s statements suffice for that purpose. He emphasized that the president serves as the supreme commander and has declared the end of mobilization. Whether a separate decree would carry more weight was unclear, at least in terms of public perception.
The senator suggested that presenting a separate decree could be viewed as unnecessary theatrics, noting that Putin did not issue such a decree or answer direct questions about the status of mobilization. He added that if continued partial mobilization is required, a separate decree would be necessary.
In his view, questions from the public might arise about the point of a decree that proves nothing visible on camera. The implication was that, should there be a need to extend partial mobilization, formal documentation would be issued to reflect that decision.