Ahead of what’s shaping up to be the most decisive battle of the conflict thus far, Russia isn’t taking any chances. President Putin just introduced martial law in Russia’s newly reunified Novorossiyan region along with ordering a “mid-level” response in the other ones bordering Ukraine that’ll give officials special authorities to ensure security there. This is the right move at the right time after Army General Sergey Surovikin
While obviously necessary, President Putin needs to formally escalate the SMO to full-blown war, as the massive Ukrainian offensive is war....planned attacks on the dam and nuclear plant, use of 'petal' mines to murder/disable civilians in Donbass etc - are war-crimes..... there needs to be massive bombing to smash the offensive.... IMO.
While obviously necessary, President Putin needs to formally escalate the SMO to full-blown war, as the massive Ukrainian offensive is war....planned attacks on the dam and nuclear plant, use of 'petal' mines to murder/disable civilians in Donbass etc - are war-crimes..... there needs to be massive bombing to smash the offensive.... IMO.