The partial mobilization of Russian reservists demonstrates President Vladimir Putin's desire to continue in
the "escalation
" of the war against Ukraine and is "
a new sign of his disarray
", said Wednesday, September 21 the spokesman of the head of European diplomacy Josep Borrell.
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"
The announcement of the partial mobilization of reservists and the confirmation of the referendums (in occupied regions of Ukraine) are a clear signal to the international community during the week of the United Nations General Assembly of its will to continue its war destructive that has negative consequences around the world
,” spokesman Peter Stano said.