Mobilisation is what is also known as the Draft, as well as setting up the Military for a war footing, (Defcon) he's getting the population prepared for harder times.

The peacetime levels of Military personnel on active readiness is lower than in times of war. Putin is now calling up their Reservists and calling on volunteers with previous mil experience to re-join.

Mobilisation is what is also known as the Draft, as well as setting up the Military for a war footing, (Defcon) he's getting the population prepared for harder times.

The peacetime levels of Military personnel on active readiness is lower than in times or war. Putin is now calling up their Reservists and calling on volunteers with previous mil experience to re-join.