“Frankly speaking, I didn’t even think about it” - Putin on the decree canceling mobilization
President Vladimir Putin, in response to a question from journalists whether there would be a decree canceling mobilization, replied: “Frankly speaking, I didn’t even think about it.” His speech after the trilateral negotiations in Sochi was broadcast by the Kremlin’s telegram channel. “Yes, of course, this (mobilization - MZ) was done by my decree, because it is impossible otherwise by law, but it was done at the suggestion of the Ministry of Defense, this is natural.