Russian troop mobilization in Ukraine

In Russia, calling the country’s invasion of Ukraine a “war” could land you in prison. Russian officials have referred to it as a “special military operation” and that label is not just about messaging, it also has implications on the battlefield. Russia has not officially declared war on Ukraine and has not conducted a mass mobilization of troops. Host Carol Hills speaks with Michael Kofman, director of the Russia Studies program at the Center for Naval Analyses.

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