Up to 300,000 Russian reservists are being called up to join the war in Ukraine.
President Vladimir Putin announced the 'partial mobilisation' during a rare national television address.
Putin also gave his full support to referendums on occupied areas joining the Russia, saying the votes are needed to protect civilians from the 'neo-Nazi' government of Ukraine.

Will Russia's moves raise the stakes in the seven-month war?

Presenter: Imran Khan

Guests:

Sergei Markov - Director, Institute of Political Studies and former spokesman for President Vladimir Putin

Donnacha O Beachain - Professor, Dublin City University

Michael Bocirkiew - Senior Fellow, Atlantic Council

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