Putin’s 800,000 mobilisation gamble: Will Russia’s middle class revolt?

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Russian frontline troops face a life expectancy measured in mere days as staggering losses push casualties past 1.5 million, says defense expert Hamish de Bretton-Gordon. To replace 800,000 fallen soldiers, Vladimir Putin faces a desperate dilemma: order a high-risk general mobilisation targeting Russia’s powerful middle class or face total collapse. As his "special military operation" disintegrates on the battlefield, an increasingly isolated Putin remains a dangerous threat who cannot afford to lose. Read more here: https://www.thesun.co.uk/where/ukraine/ The Sun brings you breaking news and in-depth analysis on the stories that matter most. From the ongoing war in Ukraine to conflicts in the Middle East and US and UK politics, we post updates as they happen. Expect the latest on major global events, pressing political debates, celebrity updates and exclusive royal family content, along with in-depth investigations and expert commentary. Get comprehensive coverage of Donald Trump

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